Dmitry Medvedev stated that Western sanctions against Russia might be considered an act of international aggression and that Russia reserves the right to individual and collective defense under national and international law.
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Dmitry Medvedev stated that Western sanctions against Russia might count as an act of international aggression
Medvedev stated that sanctions may be considered a form of hybrid warfare against Russia
Medvedev stated that Russia has a right to individual and collective defence under national and international law in response to sanctions
Medvedev stated that Russia will exercise its right to defense in ways and within limits it considers appropriate
Dmitry Medvedev threatened countries imposing sanctions on Russia
Medvedev stated Western sanctions can be qualified as an act of aggression against Russia
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