Medvedev Expresses Joy for Disappointed Liberal Factions
When asked about not meeting liberal circles’ hopes, Medvedev replied that if these groups now wish for Russia’s defeat, he is “happy” that he did not live up to their expectations. He stressed that leaders should work for their country, not to satisfy political factions, adding that one must “believe in your country and serve it” rather than trying to please anyone.
Reflecting on his presidency from 2008 to 2012, Medvedev said he was neither a strict liberal nor a staunch conservative. While supporting a modern market economy, he distanced himself from the ideological values currently associated with Russian liberalism, describing them as “very far” from his views.
The interview also touched on international matters. Medvedev reiterated that Russia’s offer to extend the New START nuclear arms treaty with the US for one year “remains on the table.” He warned that if the treaty expires on February 5, legal limits on strategic weapons would disappear for the first time since 1972, potentially sparking a new arms race and encouraging other countries to develop nuclear weapons.
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