{"id":102479,"date":"2026-07-30T07:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T14:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=102479"},"modified":"2026-07-30T07:00:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T14:00:25","slug":"russia-cannot-survive-without-victory-in-ukraine-dmitry-medvedev","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/prophecy\/russia-cannot-survive-without-victory-in-ukraine-dmitry-medvedev\/","title":{"rendered":"Russia cannot survive without victory in Ukraine–Dmitry Medvedev"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nDmitry Medvedev<\/em>
\n(Photo from Kremlin.ru<\/a> via Wikipedia)<\/em><\/p>\n

COGwriter<\/a><\/p>\n

RT<\/em> reported the following:<\/p>\n

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Russia cannot survive without victory in Ukraine \u2013 Medvedev<\/h2>\n

29 July 2026<\/p>\n

Russia can only preserve itself by achieving victory in the Ukraine conflict because the West is seeking to destroy the country through Kiev, former President Dmitry Medvedev has said.<\/p>\n

Medvedev, who serves as deputy chairman of Russia\u2019s Security Council, made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing young politicians and representatives of parliamentary parties at the \u2018Territory of Meanings\u2019 youth forum. He said Russia was facing an unprecedented challenge, citing Western sanctions and political pressure.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur common task is to preserve our country,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Medvedev said.\u00a0\u201cThe only way to preserve our country is victory in the special military operation,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0he added.<\/p>\n

Medvedev stated that Russia has long endured Western efforts to undermine its sovereignty, asserting that its adversaries harbor disdain for\u00a0\u201cour country \u2013 large, strong, proud and self-sufficient, one that cannot be commanded.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0He claimed that Western nations are now employing Ukraine as a\u00a0\u201cbattering ram\u201d<\/em>\u00a0to bring about Russia\u2019s downfall.<\/p>\n

While political parties may disagree on economic and social issues ahead of the upcoming State Duma election, Medvedev said they must remain united on issues affecting the country\u2019s survival, expressing confidence that Russia will ultimately prevail. …<\/p>\n

On Monday, President Vladimir Putin told State Duma lawmakers that no one would ever succeed in breaking the Russian people, saying\u00a0\u201cThis has not happened and will not happen in the future.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0He added that the country\u2019s political system and state institutions are prepared to repel any hostile actions.<\/p>\n

Putin also said that Russia\u2019s opponents have failed on the battlefield and are now resorting to terrorist attacks. He argued that the Western sanctions have failed to damage Russia as intended and have instead inflicted the greatest harm on the European and other states that introduced them. https:\/\/www.rt.com\/news\/643635-russia-ukraine-conflict-medvedev\/<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Russia seems to basically be telling the world that it is NOT going to give up Crimea nor most of the territory it has acquired from its Special Military Operation into Ukraine.<\/p>\n

Those who believe that Ukraine will get all the territories back are overlooking the fact that if Russia really considers victory as necessary for its survival, that it is willing to use its more powerful weapons to back that up.<\/p>\n

Despite slower territorial gains, Russia is actually gaining more territory.<\/p>\n

It does not intend to give it all back.<\/p>\n

Even though the USA and many in Europe have wanted Russia to leave Crimea, on March 18, 2019, I posted:<\/p>\n

It remains my view that Crimea and at least parts of eastern Ukraine will ultimately align with Russia.<\/p>\n

International sanctions will not stop biblical prophecies from being fulfilled. (Thiel B. \u2018Putin in Crimea as Russia Marks Five Years Since Annexation\u2019 the \u2018Kings of the Medes\u2019 will arise.<\/a> COGwriter, March 18, 2019)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And the events of the past few years confirmed my view that sanctions would not stop Russia from having territories align with it. The various sanctions announced by the USA and the Europeans look to be political punishment, as opposed to being announced by those who seriously believe that they will get Russia to cede the Donbass region back to Ukrainian control (it would probably take a pro-Russian government in Kiev for Russia to consider doing that).<\/p>\n

Long-time readers of this COGwriter Church of God News page are aware that I have repeatedly told of a time where those in parts of Ukraine and Moldova would end up supporting Russia. For example, here is something from 2014:<\/p>\n

As \u2018independent states\u2019 Donetsk and Luhansk may enter into some type of joint confederation with each other or Russia. If the forces from Kiev decide to attack, they will likely fight and ask for help from Russia.<\/p>\n

Donetsk and Luhansk may vote to be annexed by Russia, like Crimea did. Or at minimum decide to ask to be part of Vladimir Putin\u2019s Eurasian Union<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Bible has several end time prophecies concerning the Medes (Isaiah 13:17-19) and the kings of the Medes (Jeremiah 51:11, 28-29) that involve military action. Various ones in Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Russia, and elsewhere are part of the descendants of the Medes, as likely are some in Moldova.<\/p>\n

Alliances consistent with end time Bible prophecy are in the process of forming. (Thiel B. Eastern Ukraine votes for independence: Kiev upset, Russia pleased.<\/a> COGwriter, May 12, 2014)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Several years back, Russia’s president declared he had recognized and accepted the Luhansk People’s Republic and Donetsk People\u2019s Republic as independent nations (see I365: Right before Messiah, US will fight Russia and China will capitalize, rabbinic \u201cprophecy\u201d reveals\u2019 COGwriter: No, that is not what the Bible teaches<\/span><\/a>). Then on 30 September 2022, Vladimir Putin announced the annexation of Ukraine’s Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia areas in an address to both houses of the Russian parliament.<\/p>\n

In 2024, the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> (CCOG) then made the following video on our Bible News Prophecy<\/a> YouTube channel:<\/p>\n

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Russia, Sanctions, Transnistria, Europe & Prophecy<\/a><\/h3>\n

In 2014 the USA and European Union put sanctions on Russia because of its acquisition of Crimea. Since Russia\u2019s \u2018Special Military Operation\u2019 into Ukraine, more sanctions were added. On February 23, 2024, the EU and USA announced more sanctions. Did the sanctions turn the \u201cruble into rubble\u201d as Joe Biden hoped? Did Russia acquire more territory as Dr. Thiel warned in 2013, 2018, and 2022 prior to the current conflict? Was he right about sanctions? Will Russia and Europe acquire more territory? Will they one day trade more with each other? Will they one day turn against each other? What about Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus, Georgia, and Armenia? Are the Russian-led \u2018kings of the Medes\u2019 prophesied to destroy the coming Babylonian European Beast power? Does Europe, starting with Benelux to the European Economic Community to the European Union look to be fulfilling Daniel 8:9? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel address these issues.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Here is a link to our video: Russia, Sanctions, Transnistria, Europe & Prophecy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As long time readers of this COGwriter Church of God New page are aware, I have long warned that there would be costs for USA sanctions.<\/p>\n

And there have been.<\/p>\n

That said, Russia is determined to have some type of victory in its Special Military Operation. And that will affect how it will negotiate the end of this conflict.<\/p>\n

Some items of possibly related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n

Russia and Ukraine: Their Origins and Prophesied Future<\/a> Russia in prophecy. Where do the Russians come from? What about those in the Ukraine? What is prophesied for Russia and its allies? What will they do to the Europeans that supported the Beast in the end? There is also a video sermon available: Russia in the Bible and in Prophecy <\/span><\/a>as are two video sermonettes Russia, Ukraine, Babylonian Europe, and Prophecy<\/a> and Ukraine in Prophecy?<\/a>
\nIs Russia the King of the North?<\/a> Some claim it is. But what does the Bible teach? Here is a link to a video, also titled Is Russia the King of the North? <\/a>
\nEzekiel 38: For Russia & Iran in Our Day?<\/a> Is Ezekiel 38 about to be fulfilled? Are we close to the battle with Gog and Magog? Four related videos are available: Ezekiel 38 Gog and Magog War: Is it Soon?<\/a>, Ezekiel 38: For Russia, Ukraine, & Iran Now?<\/a>, Russia, Iran, Syria, & the Bible (Code)<\/a>, and Gog, Magog, Vladimir Putin, and Ezekiel 38?<\/a>
\nWho is the King of the West?<\/a> Why is there no Final End-Time King of the West in Bible Prophecy? Is the United States the King of the West? Here is a version in the Spanish language: \u00bfQui\u00e9n es el Rey del Occidente? \u00bfPor qu\u00e9 no hay un Rey del Occidente en la profec\u00eda del tiempo del fin?<\/a> A related sermon is also available: The Bible, the USA, and the King of the West<\/a>.
\nLost Tribes and Prophecies:\u00a0What will happen to Australia, the British Isles, Canada, Europe, New Zealand and the United States of America?<\/a> Where did those people come from? Can you totally rely on DNA? Do you really know what will happen to Europe and the English-speaking peoples? What about the peoples of Africa, Asia, South America, and the islands? This free online book provides scriptural, scientific, historical references, and commentary to address those matters. Here are links to related sermons: Lost tribes, the Bible, and DNA<\/a>; Lost tribes, prophecies, and identifications<\/a>; 11 Tribes, 144,000, and Multitudes<\/a>; Israel, Jeremiah, Tea Tephi, and British Royalty<\/a>; Gentile European Beast<\/a>; Royal Succession, Samaria, and Prophecies<\/a>; Asia, Islands, Latin America, Africa, and Armageddon;<\/a>\u00a0 When Will the End of the Age Come?<\/a>;\u00a0 Rise of the Prophesied King of the North<\/a>; Christian Persecution from the Beast<\/a>; WWIII and the Coming New World Order<\/a>; and Woes, WWIV, and the Good News of the Kingdom of God<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dmitry Medvedev (Photo from Kremlin.ru via Wikipedia) COGwriter RT reported the following: Russia cannot survive without victory in Ukraine \u2013 Medvedev 29 July 2026 Russia can only preserve itself by achieving victory in the Ukraine conflict because the West is seeking to destroy the country through Kiev, former President Dmitry Medvedev has said. Medvedev, who […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-102479","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-prophecy"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t