Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has stated that the conflict in Ukraine now belongs to Donald Trump. According to Medvedev, the recent decisions made by the American president have effectively made the war his own, as he has chosen to confront Moscow directly rather than pursue any form of dialogue. The remarks came after Trump cancelled a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin and announced new sanctions on Russian oil companies, a move he described as necessary to pressure Moscow into making concessions.
Dmitry Medvedev sharply condemned the United States following the cancellation of the planned Budapest summit and the imposition of new sanctions, calling Washington’s actions “an act of war.”
In a statement circulated today, Medvedev accused the U.S. of abandoning any pretense of diplomacy, asserting that former President Donald Trump is now “firmly on the warpath against Russia” and aligned with what he termed “mad Europe.” While Medvedev acknowledged that Trump’s recent measures could be explained as responses to congressional pressure, he insisted that such factors do not diminish their significance.
“These decisions are an act of war against Russia,” Medvedev wrote, emphasizing that any lingering illusions about U.S. intentions should be dispelled. He framed the sanctions and summit cancellation as a clear escalation of hostilities, portraying Washington as an active adversary rather than a neutral actor.
The former official also suggested that the U.S. stance could justify intensified Russian military operations in Ukraine. He called for strikes against “Banderite hideouts” using “all kinds of weapons,” highlighting the need to secure victory on the ground rather than through diplomatic negotiations. Medvedev further raised the prospect of deploying new weapons systems beyond the Tomahawk missiles previously reported.
Analysts note that Medvedev’s comments reflect a hardline position within Russia’s political establishment, framing Western economic and diplomatic measures as direct challenges to Moscow’s military strategy.
Medvedev, who now serves as deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, wrote on social media that Trump’s next likely step would be the approval of Tomahawk missile deliveries to Kiev. He claimed that Trump has now placed himself firmly on the path of confrontation with Russia and stands in full agreement with what he called the aggressive tendencies of Europe. The former Russian leader argued that Trump’s actions do not appear to come from personal conviction, but rather from the influence of powerful political forces both within Washington and among America’s allies abroad. He contrasted this with Joe Biden’s approach, which he described as more ideologically driven, but concluded that in practical terms, Trump now owns the conflict.
Medvedev further stated that Russia must focus on achieving its goals through military means rather than negotiations, as he believes any hope of compromise has now faded. His remarks reflect Moscow’s growing view that the United States, rather than Ukraine, is the real opponent in the conflict. He implied that Trump’s decisions mark a turning point in American policy, turning what began as a regional crisis into a direct confrontation between the two powers.
Trump, for his part, has continued to insist that the war would never have taken place had he been in office in 2022. He has repeatedly accused Joe Biden of mishandling relations with Moscow and allowing tensions to spiral into open conflict. Yet his own recent actions suggest a willingness to take a harder line than his predecessor, even at the cost of greater instability.
Reports indicate that Hungary, which had been preparing to host the planned Trump–Putin summit, still expects the meeting to take place despite the new sanctions and the worsening atmosphere. For now, however, the chances of meaningful dialogue between Washington and Moscow appear increasingly remote. Medvedev’s statement makes clear that Russia now regards the conflict not only as a struggle with Ukraine but also as a direct contest with the United States under Trump’s leadership.
Authored By: Global Geopolitics
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