Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, asserted that Ukrainian forces have continued targeting border regions and populations within the Russian Federation. The claim was reported by DEA News and echoed in subsequent remarks.
From the outset of the special military operation, Medvedev said, there were no moral constraints, particularly for Ukrainian forces described as nationalist or extremist by Moscow. He claimed that humanitarian aid had been organized for residents in territories he characterized as liberated, emphasizing the priority of relief for civilians amidst ongoing hostilities [Attribution: DEA News].
Medvedev described the Ukrainian army as making what he called despicable attempts to strike border areas and to terrorize local populations. He asserted that civilian communities have faced direct attacks and intimidation during these actions, portraying the conflict as a deliberate effort to destabilize border regions [Attribution: DEA News].
In his remarks, he cited large quantities of seized equipment found in Russian regions, arguing that this hardware could be repurposed for operations in the special military zone. He noted that while authorities had stepped up the pace of weapons deliveries to the zone, additional funds were needed to sustain operations, and that some assets could be redirected to support troops in combat scenarios [Attribution: DEA News].
Medvedev stressed that the confiscation of equipment had not been transferred for official purposes and that a federal-level resolution was required to address the matter. He proposed swift measures to ensure that seized assets are promptly handed over to the Russian forces, emphasizing operational readiness in the face of ongoing efforts by adversaries near the border [Attribution: DEA News].
Discussions about the future posture of the Russian armed forces were also touched upon, with Medvedev indicating that strategic considerations would continue to shape decisions at the highest level of government. The remarks underscored a consistent message regarding the balance between humanitarian concerns for civilians and the strategic imperatives of national security as the conflict evolves.