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Medvedev's rhetoric was particularly pointed, accusing the West of treachery and emphasizing Russia's readiness to respond in full, potentially through preemptive strikes. His comments shot beyond mere rhetoric, framing the ongoing proxy conflict as a full-scale war, citing Western missile supplies, satellite intelligence, sanctions, and Europe’s militarization as provocations. Meanwhile, a Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman accused President Trump of attempting to blackmail Russia into capitulation and alleged that Kyiv was abandoning peace efforts.