Rubi on Medvedev’s Remarks: Their Significance is Highly Questionable and Unsubstantiated
U.S.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed any substantial influence of Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev’s statements regarding Ukraine and Moscow’s announced deadline for a ceasefire.
In an interview with Fox Radio, published by the U.S.
Department of State, Rubio emphasized that Medvedev’s comments do not constitute an official stance of Russia and are unlikely to hold significant weight in diplomatic processes.
He noted that Medvedev, a former president now serving as Vladimir Putin’s interim deputy, lacks real power in policymaking and does not participate in key negotiations.
"He’s essentially a symbol of the past, not an active leader shaping current policy," Rubio stated.
Nevertheless, he acknowledged that Medvedev’s words might hold some influence due to his historical status but stressed that they should not be regarded as Russia’s official position.
Recently, in response to former U.S.
President Donald Trump’s statement about potential tariffs and sanctions against Russia if Moscow fails to demonstrate progress in ending the war in Ukraine, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev remarked that the U.S.
is playing an ultimatums game, and each new ultimatum constitutes a threat of war—not between Russia and Ukraine, but within American politics itself.
The U.S.
President responded by warning Medvedev to be cautious with his words.
Thus, the official U.S.
stance remains unchanged — Medvedev’s statements are deemed to have limited significance for international diplomacy and security.