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NEW DELHI: Former Russian President Dmitry
Medvedev
has issued a stark warning to North Atlantic Treaty Organization () countries, threatening a response with "special
ammunition
" in reaction to statements made by UK's former Prime Minister David Cameron. Medvedev, who now serves as the deputy chairman of the Security Council of
Russia
and is a close ally to current President Vladimir Putin, expressed his grievances on the social media platform X.
Medvedev's warning comes amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, where tensions have escalated between the Kremlin and
Nato
, with fears of direct conflict becoming a realistic concern. Russian officials, including Putin, have intermittently threatened nuclear escalation against Kyiv and its Western allies since the onset of Moscow’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.
In a direct and severe tone, Medvedev addressed Cameron's recent comments on the need for a tougher stance against Putin, saying, "A certain Mr. Cameron has called for fighting Putin to the bitter end... Bear in mind that those who handle the Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG cruise missiles are not the halfwits dressed in embroidered shirts, but the British and French. Under certain circumstances the response will be delivered not only to Kiev, and it won't contain plain explosives but special ammunition as well."
He further cautioned Cameron about the implications of such rhetoric, stating, "As for fighting Putin, in other words, fighting Russia... I don't have a printable response except maybe this one. David, you'd better watch what you say. Otherwise... No, I won't say that. It would also sound obscene."
The UK government responded to Medvedev’s remarks, underscoring its commitment to national security against all threats, including those from Russia. A government spokesperson stated, "Russia poses an acute threat to our national security. The Government takes its obligation to protect our people, places, and values, very seriously. We will actively deter and defend against the full spectrum of threats emanating from Russia, working in partnership with our allies."
This exchange highlights the ongoing verbal and strategic escalations that continue to intensify the situation surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war, affecting the broader security architecture of Europe.
