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What is “Medvedev” and why is it rapidly rising on Google Trends CA?
“Medvedev” refers to Dmitry Medvedev, the former President of Russia who served from 2008 to 2012 and is currently the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia. He is rapidly rising on Google Trends CA because of his recent speech in which he said that Russia is prepared to use nuclear weapons if attacked by NATO.
Medvedev’s speech
In a speech on April 27, 2023, Medvedev said that Russia would use nuclear weapons if it was attacked by NATO or if NATO countries provided military assistance to Ukraine. He said that Russia would consider any such actions as an attack on Russia itself.
Reaction to Medvedev’s speech
Medvedev’s speech was met with condemnation from NATO countries. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Medvedev’s comments were “irresponsible and dangerous.” The United States said that Medvedev’s speech was “not helpful” and that it was “not the way to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.”
Why is Medvedev’s speech significant?
Medvedev’s speech is significant because it is the first time that a senior Russian official has explicitly threatened to use nuclear weapons since the start of the war in Ukraine. It is also significant because Medvedev is a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
What could happen next?
It is unclear what will happen next. NATO countries have said that they will not be intimidated by Medvedev’s threats, but it is possible that Russia could take further military action in Ukraine. It is also possible that the conflict could escalate into a wider war between Russia and NATO.
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