Day: September 29, 2025

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Dmitry Medvedev
He previously held the positions of President of Russia from 2008 to 2012 and Prime Minister from 2012 to 2020. Dmitry Medvedev is a Russian politician and lawyer who has served as the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia since 2020.
Latest updates
In September 2025, Medvedev drew international attention for a series of aggressive and confrontational statements directed toward Europe and the West.
On September 29, 2025, Medvedev warned European leaders that a war with Russia would be disastrous and could escalate into a conflict involving weapons of mass destruction.
He also claimed that Europe is “weak and dependent on the US,” and that it could not afford a war with Russia.
In a post on his Telegram channel, Medvedev accused Europe of “losing its identity” and “dissolving into aggressive migrants”.
Key roles and political evolution
Early Career: Medvedev began his career in academia and law in St. Petersburg, where he worked with Vladimir Putin in the 1990s. He rose through government ranks, becoming First Deputy Prime Minister in 2005.
Presidency (2008–2012): When Putin was constitutionally limited to two consecutive terms, Medvedev was elected president. He was initially seen as a more liberal figure but was widely viewed as holding less power than Putin, who served as his prime minister.
Prime Ministership (2012–2020): After one term as president, Medvedev returned the presidency to Putin and became his prime minister for eight years.
Shift in Tone: Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Medvedev underwent a dramatic shift in his public persona. He moved from being seen as a moderate to becoming one of the Kremlin’s most outspoken and aggressive hardliners, regularly using social media to publish provocative and belligerent statements.
Deputy Chairman of the Security Council (2020–Present): In 2020, Putin replaced Medvedev as prime minister and appointed him to the newly created role of Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, a powerful body that he continues to use as a platform for his aggressive rhetoric.

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Sep 29, 2025