On October 14, 2026, Dmitry Medvedev, the former president of Russia, made a provocative post on his English-language account on X, once again commenting on Ukraine. This statement sparked outrage among social media users.
The Essence of Medvedev's Statement
In his post, Medvedev commented on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's reaction to the U.S. decision to stop sharing military intelligence. He claimed that Zelensky was "outraged" and added that without this information, Ukraine "goes blind, panics, and flails about." Medvedev also noted that Zelensky should not insult his sponsors, as it could provoke their displeasure.
User Reactions
The comments under Medvedev's post demonstrated a negative reaction from users. Many expressed their outrage and irony regarding his words:
- "You are losing to a small country. Try harder!"
- "The Hague is waiting for you!"
- "Dima, you’ve had one spritzer too many today!"
Context of the Statement
This post by Medvedev is yet another example of his aggressive rhetoric towards Ukraine, which has been ongoing for several years. Despite often speaking from a position of strength, his comments frequently elicit criticism and mockery from social media users.