Russia's
Security Council deputy chairman stated on October 3, 2026, that Armenia's
shift toward Europe 'will not lead to anything good' and could turn it into 'a
new Ukraine.' He outlined Moscow's demands for Ukraine: neutrality without nuclear
arms, dropping nationalism and Russian language limits, plus recognition of
Russia's control over Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson or Russia
will enforce them militarily.
Medvedev also criticized Western 'colonial thinking,' defended Russia-Iran ties, and blamed U.S. policies for pushing nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.