Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has issued direct warnings to European countries, suggesting that facilities involved in producing drones for Ukraine could become targets of Russian strikes.
The remarks follow the publication by the Russian Ministry of Defence of a list detailing locations of sites across Europe that are involved in manufacturing or supporting drone production for Kyiv.
Medvedev responded to the disclosure with a pointed message directed at what he described as Europe’s “partners,” sarcastically wishing them “a good night” after the release of the information—comments widely interpreted as a veiled threat.
Rising Tensions Over Military Support
The warning comes amid increasing European support for Ukraine’s defense sector, particularly in the field of drone technology, which has become a critical component of Kyiv’s military strategy against Russia.
However, Ukraine continues to face financial constraints in scaling up production. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly called on European partners to maintain and expand funding for military assistance.
He has emphasized the importance of advanced air defense systems, including the Patriot missile system, which are used to intercept Russian missile attacks.
Push for Expanded Cooperation
In parallel, Kyiv is seeking to deepen defense cooperation with partner countries through joint arms production agreements. Ukrainian officials have also urged the European Union to accelerate the disbursement of a €90 billion financial support package aimed at strengthening the country’s defense capabilities.
Meanwhile, the Russian Defense Ministry has warned that increased drone production in Europe for Ukraine represents an escalation of the conflict and could lead to “unpredictable consequences.”
The latest developments underscore growing tensions between Russia and European states as the war in Ukraine continues, with military-industrial support becoming an increasingly sensitive and contested issue.
