Moscow, September 18, 2024, The Europe Today – Former Russian President and current head of the Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, has proposed the creation of a public database of individuals he labels as “Russophobic scum,” signaling a new level of retribution against those who have acted against Russia. In a strongly worded Telegram post, Medvedev targeted Western figures advocating for deeper strikes into Russian territory by Ukraine, accusing them of inciting violence and supporting terrorism.
Medvedev, known for his hardline stance on the Ukraine conflict, stated that it was time for Russia to “prepare for retribution” against those calling for actions against the country. He urged the government to assemble a database containing personal information of these individuals for “practical purposes,” drawing a comparison to Ukraine’s Mirotvorets (“Peacemaker”) website, which has listed perceived enemies of the state since 2014.
The Mirotvorets database has been associated with the targeting and assassination of individuals by Ukrainian intelligence services, and Medvedev implied that similar actions should be considered by Russia. “It is necessary to use the enemy’s own weapon,” he said, acknowledging the potential legal issues but emphasizing the need for action.
Medvedev framed the move as part of a broader historical narrative of delayed but inevitable revenge, citing the Soviet Union’s pursuit of figures like Leon Trotsky and Stepan Bandera, as well as modern efforts by Russia and Western countries to target enemies. “The important thing is the inevitability of revenge,” he added, noting that anyone who commits crimes against Russia should live in constant fear of retribution.
“Such operations are carefully planned and do not always work out. But they need to be done,” Medvedev concluded, describing the initiative as a matter of justice and a tribute to the innocent victims of such crimes.
Medvedev, a legal scholar by training, was once seen as a liberal figure in the West during his presidency from 2008 to 2012. After serving as prime minister, he was appointed head of Russia’s Security Council in 2020, from where he has since taken an increasingly confrontational tone on international matters, particularly concerning Ukraine and Western powers.
