Russia's Threats: A Pattern of Bluster and Counterproductive Blundering Dmitry Medvedev's warning to Germany that Moscow might launch a "direct strike" on its military production facilities is the latest escalation in the Ukraine Russia conflict.
This ominous threat follows a long history of Russian bluster and posturing. Medvedev's words are striking, given his past as a provocateur.
His Telegram comments are laced with hyperbole and veiled threats, underscoring the Kremlin's disregard for diplomatic niceties.