The world is becoming a "very dangerous place", but Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, said that Moscow does not want a global conflict, although the risk of it breaking out cannot be ruled out. This was reported by international media after an interview published on Tuesday, in which Medvedev spoke to "Reuters", TASS and the Russian military blogger WarGonzo.
"The situation is very dangerous", Medvedev said, emphasizing that the threshold of "pain" seems to be decreasing, and fears of escalation - including with a nuclear dimension - continue to grow. "We are not crazy and we are not interested in a global conflict. But one cannot be ruled out," he added.
The statement comes against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine, which the West views as aggression while Russia describes it as defending its own interests. The conflict, which began with Russia's invasion in 2022, remains the biggest standoff between Moscow and Western powers since the Cold War, despite efforts by US officials to mediate its end.
Medvedev also criticized Western governments for ignoring Russian interests and spreading "horror stories" about Russia. He dismissed claims that Moscow or Beijing pose a threat to places like Greenland, calling them fabrications used to justify Western actions.
In the same interview, Medvedev accused the US of "theft" of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, which violates international law and constitutes an act that would be perceived as war if it occurred on United States territory.
For its part, media and diplomatic analysts note that despite the more peaceful tone regarding contacts with Donald Trump and renewed ties with Washington, the Kremlin continues to maintain its tough rhetoric. Medvedev, who is also a former Russian president, often uses harsh words against Kiev and Western countries, warning of the risks of escalating international tensions.
The ongoing geopolitical crises in Ukraine, the Venezuela region and disagreements on issues such as NATO security remain key factors in global uncertainty, which Medvedev describes as a "lowering pain threshold" and the potential for uncontrollable conflict.