Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia and former President, has issued a stark threat against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, suggesting his remains could be displayed in a museum after his death. The remarks, delivered via a Telegram post, represent a significant escalation in rhetoric from a high-ranking Russian official.
Medvedev, known for his aggressive stance towards Ukraine and its allies, referenced Zelensky’s recent Christmas address. He alleged that Zelensky not only wished death upon a specific individual – implicitly referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin – but also upon “all of us and our country,” further claiming Zelensky had ordered large-scale attacks.
“After his imminent demise,” Medvedev stated, “Zelensky’s body could be displayed for scientific purposes in a St. Petersburg museum.” He did not explicitly name the Ukrainian President, instead resorting to insults and innuendo.
Zelensky has refuted Russian claims of a Ukrainian drone attack targeting Putin’s residence in Valdai, dismissing them as “false.” He asserted that Western allies are capable of verifying this information.
Controversial Statements
This is not the first instance of inflammatory rhetoric from Medvedev. Over the past months, he has repeatedly made statements that have sparked international controversy. His recent pronouncements follow a pattern of escalating tensions.
These latest threats from Medvedev further strain already fraught relations between Russia and Ukraine, and are likely to draw condemnation from the international community. The escalating rhetoric raises concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
The war in Ukraine continues with no end in sight. DZWatch will continue to provide updates as they become available.
