Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, now serving as deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, has issued a fresh warning to the United Kingdom after Britain confirmed it would channel frozen Russian assets into military support for Ukraine.
The UK recently announced more than $1 billion in aid to Ukraine, partly financed through these seized funds. In response, Medvedev took to Telegram, branding British leaders as “thieves” and accusing them of transferring Russian money to what he called “neo-Nazis.” He warned that Russia could retaliate by confiscating British property, even suggesting that Moscow could target the “valuables of the British Crown” as a countermeasure.
Medvedev’s remarks came amid wider tensions in Europe. On the same day, French President Emmanuel Macron revealed that 26 countries have agreed to form a “reassurance force” for Ukraine once active hostilities end. This initiative, backed by a coalition of 35 nations, aims to ensure Ukraine’s long-term security through land, sea, or air deployments.
Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also met with U.S. representatives to discuss post-war security guarantees. While Washington’s exact role is still being finalized, both leaders confirmed that the United States has expressed willingness to be part of the plan.
Meanwhile, Finnish President Alexander Stubb shared that U.S. President Donald Trump urged European nations to ramp up economic pressure on Russia by halting purchases of Russian oil and gas, noting that EU energy payments had given Moscow nearly €1.1 billion in a year.
Despite his ally’s threats, Russian President Vladimir Putin struck a more diplomatic note, saying that if “common sense prevails,” negotiations could eventually end the war. He even suggested a possible meeting with Zelensky in Moscow, though Ukraine’s leader stressed that such talks were not just desirable but necessary while accusing Russia of deliberately delaying peace efforts.
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