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Russia threatens 'preemptive strikes' on West days after US President Donald Trump demands Ukraine ceasefire
Skynews Australia ^

Posted on 07/17/2025 7:28:48 AM PDT by USA-FRANCE

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has claimed the Kremlin could launch "preemptive strikes" on Western nations if they escalate the war in Ukraine just days after United States President Donald Trump demanded a ceasefire. On Tuesday, President Trump threatened to impose "very severe" tariffs on Russia unless the Kremlin negotiated an end to its invasion. The US leader also declared he was "very unhappy" with Russian President Vladimir Putin's reticence to engage in peace talks, in a notable shift away from previous comments praising Russia's leader. The Kremlin subsequently dismissed the threat, with Mr Medvedev, who now acts as the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia, describing it as a "theatrical ultimatum".

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So here we go again... another round of Russian nuclear threats against America and its allied expected soon... The Kremlin has done that for nearly 4 years now... yawn.

One thing is clear though... We now know that Russia didn't like Trump's ultimatum against them. Very good.

1 posted on 07/17/2025 7:28:48 AM PDT by USA-FRANCE
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To: USA-FRANCE

Oh please. They have cried wolf one too many times.


2 posted on 07/17/2025 7:32:37 AM PDT by for-q-clinton (ui)
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To: USA-FRANCE

If Russia takes out a couple of American cities, maybe they’ll be Blue cities like San Francisco and NYC.


3 posted on 07/17/2025 7:39:31 AM PDT by laplata (They want each crisis to take the greatest toll possible.)
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To: USA-FRANCE

Yeah I’m sure military strikes on NATO will get the sanctions lifted. /s

Not sure why some here can’t see what a villain Russia is.

Oh sure we deserve WW3 because they attack countries and then some sanctions. Right.


4 posted on 07/17/2025 7:44:14 AM PDT by Williams (Thank God for the election of President Trump!)
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To: laplata

You found the silver lining in the dark clouds!


5 posted on 07/17/2025 7:44:17 AM PDT by Alas Babylon! (Repeal the Patriot Act; Abolish the DHS; reform FBI top to bottom!)
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To: laplata

Which cities aren’t blue? Maybe one or two.


6 posted on 07/17/2025 7:46:35 AM PDT by lasereye
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To: Alas Babylon!

If they attack the west that’s really going to mess up CNN and all the new Epstein graphics they were about to start using.


7 posted on 07/17/2025 7:47:41 AM PDT by Nekman (The Dems are SocialistCommunistUtopianMarxists...SCUM for short...it FITS!)
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To: USA-FRANCE

On Thursday, the senior Russian official went further still, telling state media the Kremlin was ready to “respond in full” to any perceived escalation of the war by Western nations.

“The statements of Western politicians on this topic are complete nonsense,” he said, adding many were attempting to deliberately rachet up tensions.

“We need to act accordingly. To respond in full and, if necessary, launch preemptive strikes.”


8 posted on 07/17/2025 7:50:52 AM PDT by McGruff
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“Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has claimed the Kremlin could” does not equal “Russia threatens”


9 posted on 07/17/2025 7:50:57 AM PDT by Doctor Congo
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To: USA-FRANCE

Nuclear war is inevitable.
All it takes is one man to start it.


10 posted on 07/17/2025 7:51:58 AM PDT by Bobbyvotes (TERM LIMITS IS THE ONLY WAY TO STOP CORRUPT CAREER POL ITIiCIANS. )
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To: lasereye

Then maybe they’ll take out 10 or 15.


11 posted on 07/17/2025 7:52:16 AM PDT by laplata (They want each crisis to take the greatest toll possible.)
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Sending long range US missiles to Ukraine is akin to handing a loaded machine gun to a chimpanzee. Russia is correct to warn the West about what might happen.


12 posted on 07/17/2025 7:53:43 AM PDT by mac_truck (aide toi et dieu t'aidera)
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To: USA-FRANCE

There was no threat against the US.

Why do you say that?

Besides, you’re not even an American.


13 posted on 07/17/2025 7:53:56 AM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: Bobbyvotes

Nuclear war is inevitable.
All it takes is one man to start it.

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Zelensky pounding Moscow with conventional missiles could do the trick. Trump had better put a leash on him.


14 posted on 07/17/2025 7:54:22 AM PDT by laplata (They want each crisis to take the greatest toll possible.)
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To: mac_truck

Sending long range US missiles to Ukraine is akin to handing a loaded machine gun to a chimpanzee. Russia is correct to warn the West about what might happen.

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You’re right. Trump had better put a leash on Zelensky and NATO.


15 posted on 07/17/2025 7:55:42 AM PDT by laplata (They want each crisis to take the greatest toll possible.)
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To: Bobbyvotes

Martin Sheen in “The Dead Zone”:
“Hallelujah, the missiles are flying!”
Goodbye, Russia. Goodbye, USA.


16 posted on 07/17/2025 7:56:37 AM PDT by Deo volente ("When we see the image of a baby in the womb, we glimpse the majesty of God's creation." Pres. Trump)
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To: Williams

“Not sure why some here can’t see what a villain Russia is.”

Money?


17 posted on 07/17/2025 7:57:08 AM PDT by TexasGator (1i.. logo About Issues Projects Products Connect Subscribe Invest June 19, 2025 | Insight '1-1111 -)
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To: laplata

💯


18 posted on 07/17/2025 7:59:19 AM PDT by Bobbyvotes (TERM LIMITS IS THE ONLY WAY TO STOP CORRUPT CAREER POL ITIiCIANS. )
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To: TexasGator

World history is replete with villains. And there will be villains in future. Just have to learn to deal with them without provoking wars.


19 posted on 07/17/2025 8:01:23 AM PDT by Bobbyvotes (TERM LIMITS IS THE ONLY WAY TO STOP CORRUPT CAREER POL ITIiCIANS. )
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To: mac_truck

If Russia makes this a war against Trump they will not win and everyone is going to say that Trump is crazy for using tactical nukes but he’ll do it anyways.


20 posted on 07/17/2025 8:02:04 AM PDT by wiseprince (Me)
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