– On instructions from the president, I visited a shooting range near the contact line in Donetsk, says Medvedev, who has previously been president and prime minister of Russia.
The news agency Sputnik, which in the West is often perceived as a propaganda channel for the Russian authorities, has published a number of photos which allegedly show Medvedev together with soldiers in Ukraine.
– The soldiers show excellent fighting qualities such as will, speed and an attitude aimed at victory, says Medvedev, who currently serves as deputy chairman of the Kremlin’s Security Council.
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Russian soldiers line up to greet ex-president Dmitry Medvedev, who is said to have recently visited the front line in Donetsk. Photo: Sputnik / AP / NTB
He further claims that over 325,000 soldiers have been recruited into the Russian armed forces since the start of the year, a higher number than the 280,000 he mentioned at the beginning of September.
Medvedev has been vocal about his support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and often condemns the West in provocative posts on social media.
2023-09-26 15:43:54
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