Moscow’s influential voice Dmitry Medvedev unleashed a fierce rebuke against European leaders eager for war, calling them ‘fools’ and vowing zero tolerance for NATO boots on Ukrainian soil. The former Russian president turned security hawk shared a chilling video of Russia’s cutting-edge Oreshnik missile obliterating key targets.

Posting on X, Medvedev declared, ‘Ruling fools in European countries want war in Europe. We’ve repeated it endlessly: no European or NATO troops in Ukraine will be tolerated by Russia.’ He zeroed in on France’s Macron, branding his ideas ‘utter rubbish,’ and paired it with missile footage saying, ‘Fine, bring it on. Here’s your welcome.’

This outburst lands amid France and Britain’s commitment to send peacekeepers after a potential peace deal – exactly what Russia brands as legitimate strike targets. Moscow has flat-out dismissed any NATO-involved security pacts for Ukraine.

Medvedev’s past statements have equated UK deployments to acts of war. Just days ago, Russia’s military touted Oreshnik strikes as payback for an assault on Putin’s home. These hypersonic weapons, per Putin, defy interception with Mach 10+ speeds.

As the West pours arms into Ukraine, Russia sees direct involvement, not mere support. Medvedev’s post amplifies the Kremlin’s stance, warning of dire consequences. The exchange highlights deepening divides, with Europe divided on escalation risks and global powers urging restraint amid fears of NATO-Russia clash.