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FORMER RUSSIAN PRESIDENT DMITRY MEDVEDEV HAS ISSUED A STARK WARNING TO DONALD TRUMP AFTER THE US LEADER ACCUSED VLADIMIR PUTIN OF "PLAYING WITH FIRE" 04:17, 29 May 2025
Russia's ex-President Dmitry Medvedev has delivered a stark caution to Donald Trump following the US President's claim that Vladimir Putin is "playing with fire". Writing
on his Truth Social account, Mr Trump stated: "What Vladimir Putin doesn't realize is that if it weren't for me, lots of really bad things would have already happened to
Russia, and I mean REALLY BAD. He's playing with fire!". Medvedev, who currently serves as the deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council and is known as one of Putin's
most vocal supporters, retorted sharply on X, previously known as Twitter. His post read: "Regarding Trump's words about Putin 'playing with fire' and 'really bad
things' happening to Russia. I only know of one REALLY BAD thing - WWIII. "I hope Trump understands this!"". Although not an explicit threat, the comment is likely to be
seen as a veiled reference to Russia's nuclear arsenal and its readiness to brandish such threats amid escalating tensions with Western nations. Since the onset of Russia's
full-scale military action in Ukraine in 2022, Medvedev has gained notoriety for his increasingly strident and inflammatory remarks, reports the Express. He often takes to social media to
criticise Western politicians and insinuate that a worldwide conflict could ensue should Moscow's stipulations be disregarded. Trump has consistently maintained that the conflict in
Ukraine would have been averted had he remained in the presidential office. He has also suggested that he could swiftly resolve the conflict if he made a comeback to the White House. Article
continues below This week, one of the rare instances occurred when he issued a pointed caution to Mr Putin, reflecting upon their connection which has consistently drawn intense examination
in both Washington and overseas. Known for his over-the-top declarations, Mr Trump, in his inaugural term back in 2017, voiced to the press: "North Korea best not make any more threats
to the US. They will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen."