Medvedev: Trump-Putin Talks Averted ‘Apocalypse’
(Dmitri Medvedev deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia)
Russia’s Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, made a bold claim on Thursday, asserting that the recent conversation between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin saved the world from catastrophe.
“It just so happened at some point that the U.S. appointed itself the country-in-chief on our planet with the exclusive right to wage a hybrid war against our people, to mete out justice and grant pardons,” Medvedev declared. “It was a grave mistake, which nearly wiped humanity off the face of the earth.”
Warning of continued tensions, he added, “If our adversaries fail to grasp this lesson, the Doomsday Clock will keep ticking toward midnight.”
Trump, after his call with Putin, took to Truth Social to announce that peace talks would begin “immediately.” This statement, alongside U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s assertion that Ukraine’s NATO membership was unlikely, sent ripples through the global political landscape.
European Leaders Push Back: ‘No Quick Fixes’
European leaders wasted no time in expressing their unease. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas cautioned against what she called “dirty deals” disguised as quick peace solutions.
“It’s not wise to surrender to Russia’s key demands before negotiations even start,” Kallas told Fox News Digital. “Any peace agreement requires the full involvement of both Europeans and Ukrainians to succeed.”
She emphasized that yielding to Moscow without careful deliberation would embolden not just Russia but also China. “Putin only responds to strength. A bad deal for Ukraine is a bad deal for America,” she said.
Other European officials echoed her concerns. Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene warned against trusting a Trump-Putin-led resolution, calling it a “deadly trap.” Meanwhile, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur insisted, “There will be no peace without Ukraine.”
Ukraine Insists on a Seat at the Table
(Vlodymyr Zelenskyy during a speech – observador.pt)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also weighed in, confirming that he had spoken with Trump following the latter’s conversation with Putin. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine must be actively involved in negotiations.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reinforced this stance, stating firmly, “There can’t be any negotiations about Ukraine without Ukraine being at the heart of it.”
In a show of unity, leaders from the U.K., France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain, and the EU released a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to ensuring Ukraine’s future was not decided without its direct participation.
As tensions rise and diplomatic maneuvering continues, the world watches closely to see whether these negotiations will bring genuine peace—or just another geopolitical power play.
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