Medvedev Fires Back at the EU’s Thirteenth Wave of Sanctions
In a fiery burst on Telegram, former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev unleashed his frustration at the EU’s newest round of sanctions— the 14th package— and the fresh squeeze on Moscow’s gas industry.
What’s the Deal?
The European Union has just voted to ban the “reloading services” of Russian LNG—i.e., the whole business of refilling liquefied natural gas tanks inside EU borders. That means Russia’s gas exporters will have trouble getting paid for their product, and even Finland and Sweden are set to scrap some lingering LNG contracts with Moscow.
The Why Behind the Ban
Brussels says these sanctions are a direct response to what it calls “actions that undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.” In plain terms, the EU thinks Russia is playing a game that it can’t win.
Medvedev’s Take
- “Russia will not forget.” He warned that the last‑minute sanctions are a slap in the face for the Kremlin.
- He complained that the new rules are hurting Russia’s once‑thriving gas export economy.
- He hinted that the Kremlin might find other ways to keep the money flowing, no matter the obstacles.
In short, Medvedev’s tweets are the Kremlin’s way of saying, “We’re not going to take this lightly,” while the EU continues to tighten its grip on Russia’s energy lifeline.
Keep Your Eyes on This Space
We’ll be watching closely to see how this labour of geopolitical tension evolves—and whether the EU’s next moves will bring any more surprises.
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Russia Bracing for Economic Hardship as Western Sanctions Tighten
Stubborn sanctions have now put the Russian economy on a slow‑death march, and the Kremlin’s war ‑funding machine is feeling the pinch. Senators and officials are sounding the alarm: the sanctions are not just hitting banks, they’re straining the entire supply chain that keeps the Russian coffers full.
Bank of Russia’s Warning
- First Deputy Chairman Vladimir Chistyukhin said the current sanctions regime is making overseas payments troublesome.
- He warned that if export‑and‑import businesses can’t get paid normally, the entire economy will sink.
- “We need to fix this fast. Anything else is… death,” he said.
Medvedev’s Telegram Fury
Russia’s former premier responded by calling the sanctions the “sanctions from hell” that the EU, following the US, has “poured a bucket of fire” into. He described this latest 14th package as a “further act of hostility.”
- He claims the sanctions “always hit people and businesses, but not the authorities.”
- Medvedev vowed Russia would never forget these attacks and that a “short‑term demand list” will include more than just economic demands.
- In a dramatic flourish, he warned that “there will be hell to pay.”
The Bottom Line
With sanctions rolling, the Kremlin’s war effort is under threat. If Russia can’t access foreign currency for its industries, the result is a cascading domino effect that mars the economy, gives a short‑lived boost to the war game, and fuels resentment among ordinary Russians. Russian officials appear all‑in, ready to confront the blowback, even if it means a heavy future price to pay.
