Kremlin threats

Medvedev threatens NATO with war over drone shootdowns in Ukraine

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of Russia’s Security Council, issued fresh threats of war against NATO on Sept. 15, warning that any Western move to shoot down Russian drones over Ukraine would amount to direct conflict with the Kremlin.

15 September 2025, 12:55 PM

Trump fires back at Russia's Medvedev over war threats

U.S. President Donald Trump slammed Russia's Security Council Chair Dmitry Medvedev, who earlier warned of war with the United States, in his post on Truth Social posted on July 30.

31 July 2025, 11:19 AM

Kremlin criticizes U.S. resumption of weapons aid to Ukraine

U.S. arms deliveries to Ukraine do not contribute to “peaceful resolution efforts,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said during a briefing on July 8, according to Russian propaganda agency TASS.

8 July 2025, 06:15 PM

Germany skeptical of Putin’s offer to speak with Chancellor Merz

The German government has taken note of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s recent remarks expressing willingness to speak with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz but doubts the sincerity of his intentions, German government spokesperson Stephan Kornelius said on June 20, according to Ukrinform.

20 June 2025, 04:49 PM

Russia plots next wave of energy terror, Zelenskyy warns of nuclear power infrastructure threats

Russia is planning further attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure — strikes that might draw less global attention due to the focus on the Middle East, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram on June 15.

16 June 2025, 07:43 AM

Kellogg signals willingness to address Kremlin's NATO concerns

The United States is willing to discuss Russia’s demand regarding the halt of NATO’s eastward expansion, US Special envoy Keith Kellogg said in an interview with ABC-news on May 29.

30 May 2025, 09:19 AM

US envoy blasts Russia's World War III threats

Stoking fears of WW III is an unfortunate, reckless comment by Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev and unfitting of a world power, US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg claimed on X on May 28.

28 May 2025, 08:00 AM

Kremlin's 'Wunderwaffe' - Oreshnik missile - fades from Putin’s rhetoric — Ukrainian political analyst

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin suprisingly has not mentioned the Oreshnik intercontinental missile in recent months, political analyst Vadym Denysenko said in an interview with Radio NV on May 5.

5 May 2025, 02:08 PM

Kremlin demands clear response on May 9 ceasefire

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on May 3 that Russia is waiting for a “clear and final” response from Ukraine regarding Vladimir Putin’s proposed ceasefire from May 8 to 10. His comments were reported by Russian state propaganda outlet TASS on May 3.

3 May 2025, 09:49 PM

Pistorius slams Trump’s peace plan as 'capitulation' for Ukraine

Ukraine should not agree to U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to exchange territory for a ceasefire with Russia - as it is equal to "capitulation", German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said, The Telegraph reported on April 27.

28 April 2025, 08:33 AM

Kremlin escalates threats to Europe to block support for Ukraine – ISW

The Kremlin is increasingly resorting to threatening rhetoric aimed at Europe in an attempt to stop it from supporting Ukraine and defending itself, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote in its report on April 17.

18 April 2025, 09:22 AM

Ukraine boosts Easter security amid Russian provocations threat

Ukraine's National Police will step up security measures to ensure public safety during Easter celebrations, spokesperson Yulia Hirdevelis told Interfax-Ukraine on April 17.

17 April 2025, 02:56 PM

Moscow’s rhetoric escalates to 2022 levels - Ukraine's FM Sybiha

Russia’s demands have remained the same for years: weaken Ukraine’s army, limit military support, and block NATO membership, aiming to leave the country weak and defenseless, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X on March 30.

31 March 2025, 07:59 AM

Ukraine stands firm against Russian NATO ultimatum

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi responded to Russia's demand to revoke NATO's Bucharest Summit promise regarding Ukraine's potential membership, asserting that Moscow has no voice in this matter in a post on X on Jan. 24.

24 January 2025, 05:59 PM

Russia seeking reversal of NATO's 2008 Ukraine membership promise

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko has demanded that NATO retract its Bucharest Summit promise regarding Ukraine's potential membership in the Alliance, labeling it a "key element" for ending the war, Interfax reported on Jan. 24.

24 January 2025, 03:20 PM

Moscow prepares to lift IRBM deployment ban - Foreign Minister Lavrov

Russia intends to lift its moratorium on deploying intermediate-range and short-range missiles (IRBMs), capable of carrying nuclear warheads, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with propaganda news agency RIA Novosti on Dec. 29.

30 December 2024, 08:56 AM

Putin claims Russia ready for 'negotiations and compromises' with Ukraine

The Kremlin is ready for negotiations and compromises with Ukraine, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said at a press conference, Russian propaganda media reported on Dec. 19.

19 December 2024, 05:59 PM

Russia shifts focus to new Oreshnik missile as nuclear threats lose credibility — ISW

Russia focusing on its new Oreshnik ballistic missile and other non-nuclear deterrents signals a strategic shift, as the Kremlin seeks to move away from its previous nuclear threats, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on Dec. 16.

17 December 2024, 10:15 AM

Russia may once again launch 'Oreshnik' missile against Ukraine this weekend

Russia is considering another strike on Ukraine using the Oreshnik missile as soon as this weekend, the Financial Times reported on Dec. 13, citing an anonymous U.S. National Security Council representative.

13 December 2024, 04:25 PM

Russia's hybrid warfare tactics affecting Europe, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha warns

Russia's hybrid warfare tactics are extending beyond Ukraine and now targeting Europe, including Georgia, Moldova and Romania, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on X on Dec. 10.

11 December 2024, 04:50 PM

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