The US elections will not bring any significant changes for Russia, says Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council. According to him, Donald Trump, described as “washed out” and prone to platitudes, would have no chance of stopping the conflict in Ukraine. Medvedev makes a controversial reference to former US President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, who was assassinated in Dallas in 1963, suggesting that if Trump really tries to change the situation, he could face a similar fate. He also criticizes Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, calling her “stupid, inexperienced and impulsive.”

Medvedev stresses that the world is currently in a precarious position ahead of the US presidential election and warns against having excessive expectations. He then lays out five key points:

First, he argues that the election will not affect Russia because the candidates represent a bipartisan consensus aimed at countering the country. Second, he believes that Harris will be dominated by fear of the people around her and that the government will be led by a group of influential ministers and advisers, with a significant role from the Obama family.

Third, Medvedev criticizes Trump for his superficial statements such as “I will offer a deal” or “I have a very good relationship with…”. He argues that even if he really wanted to intervene to stop the war, no immediate or quick solutions are possible. If he seriously tries to do so, he could face serious consequences.

The fourth point concerns the importance of the money that the new president will allocate to other people’s conflicts; according to Medvedev, this is the only thing that really matters. Finally, the fifth point highlights how the best way to make November 5 favorable to American candidates is to continue fighting against what he calls the “Nazi regime in Kiev”.

Medvedev’s statements thus reveal a negative perception of contemporary American politics and its implications on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.