Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian President and current Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, has stated that the West is effectively engaged in a full-scale war against Russia. According to reports from TASS and RIA, Medvedev suggested that Russia should respond to Western actions with full force, including the possibility of launching preventive strikes if deemed necessary. He characterized the ongoing conflict as a proxy war involving Ukraine. Additionally, Medvedev accused former U.S. President Donald Trump of playing a "game of ultimatums" with Russia, describing this behavior as a step toward war between the United States and Russia. Medvedev's remarks have been widely reported by international news agencies and highlight escalating tensions between Russia and Western countries.