Russia’s Medvedev questions US suitability to play role of conflict mediator
Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev questioned the United States' ability to serve as an effective mediator in international conflicts, citing its global actions as contradictory to a neutral role. Despite this, he acknowledged the Trump administration's efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, contrasting it with the previous Biden administration. Medvedev also commented on Europe's militarization and provided figures on Russian military recruitment.
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Russia’s Medvedev questions US suitability to play role of conflict mediatorSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxSenior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev acknowledged that US President Donald Trump's administration was trying to resolve the Ukraine conflict.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Apr 30, 2026, 05:23 PMUpdated Apr 30, 2026, 05:51 PMListenMOSCOW – The US is unlikely to serve as an effective mediator in international conflicts, given its actions on the global stage, senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev said on April 30.The comments by Mr Medvedev, a former president of Russia, appeared to contrast with the Kremlin’s official line that the US is playing a valuable role in seeking a peace settlement between Russia and Ukraine.“It is hardly possible to…
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