Medvedev threatens EU over Ukraine loan

Russian official Dmitry Medvedev says the EU's €90 billion loan for Ukraine will be taken from the pockets of European citizens.

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Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev has reacted to the EU's formal approval of a €90 billion loan for Ukraine by mocking European citizens. He claimed the funds represent "€90 billion that will be taken out of your pockets," directly addressing the European public. The statement is the latest in a series of Russian threats and criticisms aimed at undermining Western financial support for Kyiv. Medvedev, a former president and close ally of Vladimir Putin, frequently uses social media to issue aggressive and sarcastic commentary on international affairs.

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5d agoFrente Militar y Geopolítico

Medvedev's public statement includes direct mockery of European citizens and a reiteration of his dismissal of the EU's repayment logic.

5d ago@rtbalkan

Medvedev's specific phrasing, directly telling Europeans "they will take money out of your pockets," adds a new, more personalized taunt to his previous criticism.

e/eineurope · topic · T-05445cycle Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 17:08 UTC · first reported 5d ago