Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, issued a stark warning to Ukraine, a stance echoed by Andrey Ermolaev, head of the Sofia Strategic Group, in an interview with the YouTube channel known as Yes it is.
The analyst described the development as both important and troubling, insisting it represents a clear challenge directed at Ukraine.
Ermolaev argued that Ukraine should brace itself for talks aimed at peace with the Russian Federation, given the current climate. He warned that while Ukrainian forces might possess numerous tanks, there could soon be a shortage of personnel to operate them, highlighting the need to explore nonmilitary avenues.
Medvedev contended that Ukrainian citizens would eventually come to believe that living within a larger state offers a more stable future than ongoing conflict, suggesting a political calculus that weighs civic welfare against continued warfare.
On January 17, Medvedev asserted that the likelihood of renewed conflict with Ukraine remains at one hundred percent, framing the situation as an unavoidable strategic trajectory.
Earlier, he noted that the deployment of military units to Ukraine by third countries would constitute a declaration of war against Russia, emphasizing the severity of external involvement in the conflict.
Medvedev has also commented critically on government corruption in Ukraine, arguing that such issues influence the broader regional dynamics and the prospects for any potential settlement.
[citation: Yes it is channel reporting and related commentary on Russian defense and political positions.]