Medvedev Calls Trump's World War Two Claims 'Pretentious Nonsense'

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council and former Russian president, strongly criticized Donald Trump's recent statement asserting that the United States contributed more than any other country to winning World War Two, calling it 'pretentious nonsense.' Trump had posted on social media that the U.S. showed unmatched strength and military brilliance in both world wars and proposed a special May 8 holiday to honor America's role. Medvedev responded by highlighting the Soviet Union's immense sacrifices, noting that 27 million Soviet lives were lost in the fight against fascism and emphasizing that May 9 remains Victory Day in Russia. The exchange occurs amid current diplomatic efforts between Washington and Moscow to address ongoing tensions and the conflict in Ukraine. Medvedev's remarks reflect Russia's enduring perspective on its central role in the Allied victory during World War Two, maintaining that the commemoration of Victory Day is a significant part of Russian historical identity.