Medvedev Declares U.S. as Russia's Adversary Amid Tensions

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev stated the U.S. is officially Russia's adversary, accusing the Trump administration of an act of war due to its stance on Ukraine. Trump's decisions, including sanctions on Russian companies, stirred tensions, with Medvedev condemning this as warlike behavior towards Russia.

In a significant escalation of rhetoric, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev declared the United States an adversary of Russia, sparking concerns over international stability. Medvedev's comments came after the U.S. imposed sanctions on major Russian oil companies, further straining relations.

Critically, Medvedev accused U.S. President Donald Trump of taking aggressive steps that amount to acts of war against Russia, particularly concerning U.S. actions in Ukraine. This labeling of the conflict as a 'proxy war' highlights the deepening divide between Washington and Moscow.

Amid the rising tensions, Russia's foreign ministry restated its demands for Ukraine, emphasizing neutrality and demilitarization. The ministry characterized U.S. sanctions as counterproductive while warning of future diplomatic failures if such policies continue.

(With inputs from agencies.)