Category: Medvedev

Medvedev Raises Spectre of Russian Nuclear Strike on Ukraine

LONDON—An ally of President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday outlined the scenario of a nuclear strike on Ukraine, saying that the U.S.–led NATO military alliance would be too scared of a ‘nuclear apocalypse’ to directly enter the conflict in response. Dmitry Medvedev, a former president who now serves as deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, said…


Nadal, Medvedev Lament Djokovic’s Absence at US Open

NEW YORK—Rafa Nadal said it was sad news that his great rival Novak Djokovic will be missing from the U.S. Open, adding that the absence of a player of the Serbian’s calibre was an important miss for the hardcourt Grand Slam. Djokovic, who won Wimbledon to take his major singles titles to 21, has opted…


Medvedev: Russia Will Achieve Its Aims in Ukraine

LONDON—Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that Russia would achieve its aims in the conflict in Ukraine on its own terms, warning that the West had a long-term plan to destroy Russia. “Russia is conducting a special military operation in Ukraine and is attaining peace on our terms,” Medvedev, who serves as deputy…


Russia’s Medvedev Says Any NATO Encroachment on Crimea Could Lead to World War Three

Any encroachment on the Crimea peninsula by a NATO member-state could amount to a declaration of war on Russia which could lead to “World War Three,” Russia’s former president, Dmitry Medvedev, was quoted as saying on Monday. “For us, Crimea is a part of Russia. And that means forever. Any attempt to encroach on Crimea…


Russia Warns of Nuclear Deployment Near Finland, Sweden Over Possible NATO Membership

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on April 13 warned that the Baltic Sea region could no longer remain “nuclear-free” if Finland and Sweden join NATO. Medvedev, one of President Vladimir Putin’s closest allies who now serves as the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, made the nuclear threat one day after Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin…


Nadal, Medvedev to Meet in History-Making Australian Final

MELBOURNE, Australia—Rafael Nadal is within one victory of a men’s record 21st Grand Slam singles title. He’ll have to beat second-seedeed Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final on Sunday to make history. And Medvedev is chasing a piece of history of his own after beating Stefanos Tsitispas 7–6 (5), 4–6, 6–4, 6–1 in a…


Alize Cornet Reaches Quarterfinals at Her 63rd Grand Slam

MELBOURNE, Australia—Alize Cornet dropped to her knees on the hard blue court, clasped her hands and took a few moments to let it sink in. In her 17th trip to the Australia Open, her 63rd run at a Grand Slam, and two days after celebrating her 32nd birthday, Cornet finally qualified for the quarterfinals at…


Medvedev Wins Over Aussie Crowd in Win Over Dutch Opponent

MELBOURNE, Australia—As Daniil Medvedev sat courtside trying to re-hydrate during a changeover, an image of nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic flashed up in the stadium behind him. It was in the third set Saturday, and it was like the absent No. 1 was looking over the shoulder of the player who is effectively the…


Medvedev Withstands Kyrgios, Crowd to Advance in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia—Daniil Medvedev faced a hostile crowd and a full array of Nick Kyrgios’ outbursts and tricks, and still remained calm for long enough to reach the third round at the Australian Open. The 115th-ranked Kyrgios worked up the crowd, hit ’tweeners and drop shots, mixed up the pace of his groundstrokes and tossed in…


Medvedev Stops Van de Zandschulp, Gets Back to US Open Semis

NEW YORK—Daniil Medvedev reached the U.S. Open semifinals on Tuesday for the third straight year, ending the surprising run of qualifier Botic van de Zandschulp with a 6–3, 6–0, 4–6, 7–5 victory. The No. 2 seed from Russia dropped a set for the first time in the tournament but recovered to keep alive his bid…