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Medvedev Warns: Western Aid Risks 50 Million Lives

5/28/2025

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Dmitry Medvedev, the former Russian President, issued a stark warning: ongoing Western military support for Ukraine could pave the way for a near-total Russian occupation. The Institute for the Study of War predicts this could take a staggering 91 years, with a potential toll of 50 million lives. Meanwhile, Russian troops are reportedly advancing in Ukraine's Sumy region, aiming to create strategic buffer zones.

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Dmitry Medvedev, the former Russian President, issued a stark warning: ongoing Western military support for Ukraine could pave the way for a near-total Russian occupation. The Institute for the Study of War predicts this could take a staggering 91 years, with a potential toll of 50 million lives. Meanwhile, Russian troops are reportedly advancing in Ukraine's Sumy region, aiming to create strategic buffer zones.