Russia Warns of 'Very Dangerous' World, Denies Global Conflict Ambition

• Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's National Security Council, stated Moscow does not desire a global conflict, calling the situation "very dangerous."
• Medvedev praised Donald Trump and noted resumed contacts with Washington, but criticized the West for ignoring Russia's interests.
• Peace talks involving US, Russia, and Ukraine are scheduled in Abu Dhabi, following earlier negotiations that yielded no territorial agreements.
• Medvedev dismissed claims of Russian or Chinese threats to Greenland as "horror stories" fabricated by Western leaders.
• The conflict in Ukraine, escalating since 2014 and with Russia's 2022 invasion, marks the biggest confrontation between the West and Moscow since the Cold War.

Why It Matters: Russia, through Dmitry Medvedev, warns of global dangers but denies seeking a worldwide conflict, ahead of UAE peace talks.