Medvedev viral quote about Trump
The gist
Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev predicted Trump will lose November's congressional elections, blaming the "creature" in Kiev.
The remark lands as Trump feuds with Zelenskyy over strikes on Russian refineries.
How it unfolded
- Oct 12, 2026The Hill reports the Kremlin is benefiting from a US-Russia diesel deal and Trump's criticism of Zelenskyy ahead of next month's midterm elections.
- Oct 16, 2026EADaily reports Medvedev predicted Trump will lose the November congressional elections, citing the "creature" in Kiev as the main reason.
- Oct 16, 2026Daily Mail reports Trump called Ukraine's new attacks on Russian refineries "a disgrace" and blamed them for pushing up global energy prices, after Zelenskyy condemned his "betrayal".