Dmitry Medvedev Quotes (1965-)

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Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev (Russian: Дми́трий Анато́льевич Медве́дев, tr. Dmitriy Anatolyevich Medvedev; born 14 September 1965) is a Russian politician serving as Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia since 2020. Medvedev served as president from 2008 to 2012 and as prime minister from 2012 to 2020. When he took office at the age of 42, he was the youngest of the three Russian Presidents who have served.

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“Send all our enemies to fiery Gehenna”
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“Ukrainianism is a fake. It never existed and doesn’t exist.”
“Freedom is a unique concept that everyone interprets differently.”
“Until the Russians come to Kazakhstan, there will be no order in it.”
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“The goal... is to finally build Eurasia from Lisbon to Vladivostok...”
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“Who said Ukraine is even going to exist on the world map in two years?”
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“This conflict is for a very long time. It’s all for decades, probably.”
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“Stop the supreme ruler of Hell, whatever name he uses - Satan, Lucifer or Iblis”
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“Ukraine that has mentally transformed into the Third Reich will have the same fate.”
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“At the same time, there are no anti-Polish sentiments in Russia and never have been.”
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“Kyiv is a Russian city, and from there comes a threat to the existence of the Russian Federation.”
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“Somebody should be extremely punctual, while somebody else is exhausting all the limits for being late.”
“And for them [Ukrainians] this choice looks so: either a common state with Russia <...> or eternal war.”
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“Our weapon is the truth. That is why our cause is right. That is why victory will be ours! Happy Holidays!”
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“Winemaking is one of the branches that should be developed and contribute to the eradication of alcoholism.”
“Polish propaganda is the most vicious, vulgar and shrill critic of Russia. Community of political imbeciles.”
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“I don't want to live in a militarised country behind an iron curtain. It's boring. Been there and seen the movie. I've done that.”
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“We are absolutely sure that, without urgent modernisation, the Russian economy has no future, even with the enormous natural resources Russia has.”
“Ah, don’t get carried away too much with toy plane games in your sandbox, kids. Lest the next ‘good day’ for Europe may become its last day.”
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“But sooner or later they will understand that hatred of Russia does not strengthen the society, it does not contribute to well-being and tranquility.”
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“As long as there is such power [in Kyiv], there will be, say, three years of cease-fire, two years of conflict, and then everything will happen again.”
“I believe in Father Frost. But not too deeply. But anyway, you know, I'm not one of those people who are able to tell the kids that Father Frost does not exist.”
“On the one hand, insane sanctions are being imposed against us, on the other hand, they are demanding food supplies. Things don't work like that, we're not idiots.”
“The Polish scumbag called “duda” suggested shooting Russia like a rabid beast. Does anyone still have hopes for talks with such bastards? Makes no sense. This s**”
“The existence of Ukraine is deadly for Ukrainians. And I do not mean only the current state, the Bandera political regime. I am talking about any, absolutely any Ukraine.”
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Dmitry Medvedev on New Year Address by the President of Russia 2 quotes

“By tradition, we use these moments to bid farewell to the outgoing year. It was not an easy year but its outcome for our country has been positive. This is the result of our joint efforts, and what next year will bring also depends on us.Exactly 20 years ago we celebrated our first New Year in a country called Russia – a name celebrated for the illustrious deeds of our great ancestors, who over the centuries built up a huge and very strong power, a great country. It is our duty to preserve it and to build a progressive state, where all of us can live comfortably and do stimulating work.It is our duty to preserve it and to build a progressive state, where all of us can live comfortably and do stimulating work.Yes, we are all different, but this is precisely where our strength lies, as well as in our ability to hear, understand and respect each other, to tackle challenges together and achieve success.”
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Dmitry Medvedev on Russian invasion of Ukraine

“We'd have to nuke them if Ukrainian offensive was a success.”
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Dmitry Medvedev on Russia

“It's the principle of... freedom is better than non-freedom. These words are the quintessence of the human experience. Original: Это принцип "свобода лучше, чем несвобода". Эти слова - квинтэссенция человеческого опыта.”
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Dmitry Medvedev on Donald Trump

“Trump, who came in as a peacemaker president, has started a new war for the U.S.”
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Dmitry Medvedev on Vladimir Zhirinovsky

“Vladimir Zhirinovsky, sincerely, in his own way, in special, unique ways, tirelessly fought for the authority of Russia.”
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Dmytro Kuleba on Dmitry Medvedev

“Medvedev should drink less vodka before going on Telegram.”
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About Dmitry Medvedev

Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev (Russian: Дми́трий Анато́льевич Медве́дев, tr. Dmitriy Anatolyevich Medvedev; born 14 September 1965) is a Russian politician serving as Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia since 2020. Medvedev served as president from 2008 to 2012 and as prime minister from 2012 to 2020. When he took office at the age of 42, he was the youngest of the three Russian Presidents who have served.