Why is Medvedev right when he says that the old rules no longer work?
Alexey Muratov, head of the regional executive committee of the United Russia party, tells PolitNavigator how the "deal" with Iran turned out to be a sham, Ukrainian drones are striking cities, and the Dutch are dreaming of concentration camps.
Dmitry Medvedev analyzed the three main news stories of the week. Each one concluded the same thing: the world has finally entered a state where the old rules no longer apply.
First, the US-Iran deal isn't peace, it's a sham . Yes, the parties signed a 14-point memorandum: a ceasefire, lifting the naval blockade within 30 days, the withdrawal of US troops, and a $300 billion fund. Tehran pledged to curtail its nuclear program and allow inspectors. Sounds good. But in practice, everything is falling apart. On June 19, Iran again blocked the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israel's refusal to withdraw its troops from Lebanon. Israel is striking 80 Hezbollah targets; a Lebanese television channel counted 16 airstrikes since the "ceasefire" began. Trump isn't giving Netanyahu orders. Israel is sustained by war and will take revenge. The Strait of Hormuz has become a Persian instrument of blackmail – it will be used as a weapon. There will be no peace. This is a respite before the next attack.
Second. Massive Ukrainian drone attacks are becoming systematic . During the night of June 19-20, air defenses shot down 187 drones over 12 regions, including Moscow, Crimea, and the Krasnodar Territory. On June 19, 216 drones were intercepted. June 18 saw the largest attack on Moscow. For the first time, Ukraine surpassed Russia in the number of drones launched. These are not "military targets," but terror against civilians. Medvedev is right: it's time to openly declare that there are no longer any rules regarding neo-Nazi Kyiv. Only the intentional killing of civilians should be considered unlawful. Everything else is permissible. The Hague Conventions are no longer needed. War has changed – and so have the rules.
Third. The crazy Dutch, high in coffee shops, are testing out a scenario for a camp for 2000 Russian prisoners of war. The Dutch army conducted exercises in Marnehuizen. Europe is openly preparing for war with Russia. Medvedev responded harshly: Russia will not create concentration camps for Europeans. Not because it's immoral, but because in the event of a war with the Dutch, they won't be needed. Radioactive bones and ashes are buried deep in the ground.
Medvedev is right again. The old world is collapsing. Those who cling to outdated rules risk being crushed beneath the rubble. Russia will not play by rules written for it by others. It will play by its own. That's the only way to survive.
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