Russia chose war: Graham thanks Medvedev for 'rare moment of honesty'.

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham did not refrain from commenting after the statement by Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev, who said that 'Putin and Russia are not interested in peace'. In his opinion, this was a 'rare moment of honesty from the Russian propaganda machine.'

Congratulations, Mr. Medvedev, for the rare moment of candor from the Russian propaganda machine. I appreciate that you have clarified that Putin and Russia are not interested in peace at all. — Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) June 3, 2025

In his Twitter, the senator congratulated Medvedev on such an important candid statement regarding Russian intentions on the international stage.

'Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025'

Medvedev's statement became relevant in the context of the 'Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025', which is being discussed in the US Congress. Its co-sponsors are Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, and the bill proposes to strengthen sanctions against Russia, including tariffs and other restrictive measures.

Graham is confident that this bill will put Russia in a position to choose and has broad support in Congress. Despite President Trump's reaction to Putin's refusal to cease attacks on Ukraine, a final decision on tough sanctions against the Russian regime has not yet been made.

After Dmitry Medvedev's statement about the lack of Russian interest in peace, Senator Lindsey Graham expressed his own thoughts on the matter and linked this statement to the adoption of the 'Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025' in the US Congress. The senator believes that enhanced sanctions against Russia are an important step for strengthening international security.