Russia has seemingly responded to Ukraine’s daring drone raid over the weekend.
Dmitry Medvedev, in apparent reference to the Saturday night attack, said: “Retribution is inevitable”.
One of Putin’s key allies, he seemed to say Russia would be taking revenge.
He posted cryptically on Telegram, saying: “To all who are worried and waiting for retribution.
“You need to worry – this is a normal person’s quality.
“Retribution is inevitable.”
‘Istanbul talks not for compromise’
He also touched on the peace talks that made little ground this week, but led to another prisoner exchange.
“The negotiations in Istanbul are needed not for a compromise peace on unrealistic conditions invented by someone, but for our speedy victory and the complete destruction of [Ukraine’s government]”, he said.
He also explicitly said Russia’s army would continue to advance, all raising further questions of Moscow’s commitment to achieving peace.
Who is Medvedev?
The deputy chairman of Russia’s security council, he served as the country’s president from 2008 to 2012 – with Vladimir Putin both his predecessor and successor.
Putin also served as prime minister during his term, with many questioning who really held the power.