Putin sidekick's chilling nuclear threat to Donald Trump: 'Bomb shelter won’t protect you'

Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian President and deputy head of Russia’s Security Council, has once again made headlines with fiery rhetoric targeting the West. In a recent statement reported on the Russian Telegram channel Vestiru 24, Medvedev referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “the Kyiv junkie” and warned that Russia possesses weapons “a bomb shelter won’t protect against.”

Medvedev’s comments come after earlier tensions with the United States. Earlier this year, US authorities repositioned two nuclear submarines in response to Medvedev’s warnings, labeling his statements as entering “very dangerous territory.” Despite the strong pushback, Medvedev remained defiant, suggesting that Zelensky should be more concerned about Russia’s nuclear capabilities than American long-range weapons.

This is not the first time Medvedev has used nuclear rhetoric. In January 2023, he cautioned that a Russian defeat in Ukraine could spark a nuclear conflict, asserting that “nuclear powers don’t lose major wars” and urging NATO to weigh the risks of its policies. In July 2023, he reiterated that Russia might use nuclear weapons if Ukraine’s counteroffensive succeeded, emphasizing strict adherence to Moscow’s nuclear doctrine.

Medvedev’s warnings have extended beyond Ukraine. In February 2023, he suggested that the West’s continued arms support to Kyiv could trigger a global nuclear catastrophe. By May 2024, he escalated his rhetoric, warning that leaders in Washington, Paris, and London would not be safe if they sent troops to Ukraine, hinting at potential nuclear retaliation.

Analysts interpret Medvedev’s statements as a strategic move to deter further Western involvement in the conflict while showcasing Russia’s readiness to escalate if provoked. His aggressive language underscores the ongoing geopolitical tension surrounding the Ukraine crisis and the high stakes of nuclear diplomacy.