US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has dismissed the threats made by Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Safety Council, amid President Donald Trump's deadline for a ceasefire.
Supply: Rubio in an interview with Fox Radio, revealed by the State Division press service, as reported by European Pravda
Particulars: Rubio believes Medvedev is "not a related participant in Russian politics".
"He's not a call maker. He's not in any of the conferences or conversations we've ever had," he added.
Rubio famous that Medvedev had served as Russia's president for 4 years however referred to him as a "placeholder" for Vladimir Putin: "So I wouldn't name him a related resolution maker."
"However by the identical token, clearly he's somebody who as soon as held workplace there and continues to be in a task in authorities, and his phrases are going to have influence in form of being the provocateur and issues of that nature," he stated.
Rubio expressed doubt that Medvedev's phrases mirror Russia's official place and added that they’re unlikely "to be an element".
Background:
- Earlier this week, Trump stated that the US would start imposing tariffs and different measures towards Russia in 10 days if Moscow doesn’t present progress in ending the struggle in Ukraine.
- In response, Medvedev stated that Trump was taking part in a sport of ultimatums with Russia. He additionally said that every new ultimatum is a menace and a step towards struggle, specifying that it might not be a struggle between Russia and Ukraine, however with the US.
- In flip, Trump stated that Medvedev ought to "watch his phrases" and that he was going too far.
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