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Medvedev Commends Trump’s Peace Efforts Amid Ukraine Tensions

2/1/2026

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Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, praised U.S. President Donald Trump for peace efforts while doubting Trump's claims of nuclear submarines near Russia.
He said Trump aims to be a "peacemaker" and noted upcoming U.S.-Russian-Ukrainian talks in Abu Dhabi.
Medvedev asserted that Russia seeks a swift victory while controlling a fifth of Ukraine.
He warned that escalation toward nuclear conflict risks stability.

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Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, praised U.S. President Donald Trump for peace efforts while doubting Trump's claims of nuclear submarines near Russia.
He said Trump aims to be a "peacemaker" and noted upcoming U.S.-Russian-Ukrainian talks in Abu Dhabi.
Medvedev asserted that Russia seeks a swift victory while controlling a fifth of Ukraine.
He warned that escalation toward nuclear conflict risks stability.