INTERNATIONAL — April 4, 2026
Medvedev Warns EU Could Become 'Worse Than NATO' for Russia
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, warned that the European Union could become a hostile military alliance against Russia, worse than NATO, and urged abandoning tolerance toward countries integrating with the EU. The comments, reported by Reuters, occur amid Ukraine tensions and Europe's defense buildup.
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MOSCOW (Afghan Verified) — Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, warned that the European Union could evolve into a hostile military alliance against Russia, potentially even worse than NATO.
Medvedev urged Moscow to abandon its tolerant attitude toward countries seeking closer integration with the EU. He argued that the EU is no longer merely an economic union, with some politicians in Brussels considering the development of a fuller military structure within the bloc.
"The EU could quickly turn into a military-economic alliance aimed directly at us," Medvedev said, according to Reuters. He described the potential shift as more threatening than NATO's role.
His remarks come amid heightened tensions over Ukraine, where Europe has been boosting defense coordination. Russia views both NATO and EU expansion as existential threats.
Medvedev's statements reflect ongoing Russian concerns about Western unity against Moscow's interests in the region.
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