Dmitry Medvedev to Trump: Understand the Risk of World War III

May 28, 2025 Komal Das

Trump warns Putin against aggression, saying "What Vladimir Putin doesn’t realize is that if it weren’t for me, lots of REALLY BAD things would have already happened to Russia"

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Trump accuses Putin of "playing with fire" and references the possibility of "REALLY BAD" outcomes for Russia, hinting at serious consequences

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Medvedev responds to Trump, implying the only "really bad" event would be World War III, adding, "I hope Trump understands this"

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The remarks follow Russia's largest air assault since the war began, with 367 drones and missiles targeting Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities

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Trump, on Sunday night, posted, "I’ve always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin, but something has happened to him. He has gone absolutely CRAZY!"

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The unprecedented drone attack on Kyiv over the weekend left at least 13 people dead, causing widespread destruction and fear among civilians

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The unprecedented drone attack on Kyiv over the weekend left at least 13 people dead, causing widespread destruction and fear among civilians

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Trump considers additional sanctions on Moscow, as frustration grows over Russia’s continued aggression and its refusal to de-escalate the conflict

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