Russia's Dmitry Medvedev slams Kiev's fast-track bid to join NATO as an effort that would only expedite "the start of World War III.”

Any Russian weapons, including strategic nuclear weapons could be “used for such protection,” Medvedev said.

One of Russia's most senior security officials says he favors holding referendums in the breakaway Donbass region of eastern Ukraine in order to formally make them part of Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top ally, Dmitry Medvedev, says if Ukraine had been allowed to join NATO, World War Three could have begun.

Russia has "temporarily" suspended on-site inspections of its strategic nuclear weapons by the US under a 2010 arms control treaty known as New START, citing travel curbs, sanctions and coronavirus infections.

Russia’s Medvedev says no need to negotiate with US on nuclear disarmament, suggesting Washington should beg for talks.

Russia has warned that it will deploy nuclear arms near Finland and Sweden if they join the US-led NATO.

Former president Dmitry Medvedev​​​​​​​ says sanctions won’t sway Russia as the West cranks up pressure on Moscow and the conflict with Ukraine enters the second month.