Medvedev's fiery retort to UK's stance on arming Ukraine
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, commented on David Cameron's statements regarding Ukraine's use of British weapons. "Here someone called Cameron to fight with Putin to the very end," Medvedev wrote in a menacing tone. Additionally, the former Russian president insulted the head of British diplomacy.
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron announced an annual military aid package for Ukraine valued at approximately CA$4.75 billion in an interview with Reuters.
He emphasized that the UK will provide "as much as needed", stating that London has no objections to the weapons being used on Russian soil. Cameron also mentioned that Ukraine has the right to utilize weapons supplied by London to strike targets within Russia and that the decision to do so lies with Kyiv.
Dmitry Medvedev's comments
Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, reacted to the British minister's decision with a statement loaded with aggression and, often, ridiculous threats.
"Here someone summoned Cameron to battle with Putin till the bitter end," Medvedev stated on Telegram. Moreover, the former president of Russia remarked that he "remembers Cameron well." "A plain, dull Briton. He was then joyously foolish and resembled a young demon delighted by an unexpectedly acquired position. At that time, he wasn't even an overt Russophobe. Just mediocre, nothing more" - we read further in the post.
"And now? 'Ukrainians, you can launch our missiles wherever you wish'. And we – the British – are fearless, even of a nuclear conflict," Medvedev inaccurately claimed, deliberately signaling a grave conflict.
"Should certain conditions arise, the repercussion of such actions won't be limited to Kyiv. Not just with regular explosives but with special ordnance as well. Developing a counterstrike to such assaults is the purpose of scheduled drills. And even His Majesty's utterly ignorant fools should grasp this," the former president of Russia wrote in a mocking tone.
"Regarding the battle with Putin, in other words, battling Russia. I have no polite response except for one thing. David - you should tread carefully. I could... No, I won't. That wouldn't be proper either," he concluded.
Assistance for Ukraine
"The aid package for Ukraine approved by the U.S. Congress will give it a chance to maintain its territory, but offensive operations are not anticipated in the near future," says Liam Collins, a former advisor to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. He notes that the most significant impact will not come from new systems or missiles but from basic supplies, like artillery ammunition.
When Congress, following six months of impasse, approved an aid package totaling about CA$77 billion in support for Ukraine, the decision was warmly received on both sides of the Atlantic. At the annual meeting of the so-called Ramstein group, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky expressed that due to this support, his country could "not only stabilize the front but also advance, achieving its objectives in this conflict".
