Russia's Medvedev Predicts Decades-Long Standoff with West, Threatens Diplomatic Relations and Warns Ukraine and NATO

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warns that the standoff between Russia and the West will last for decades and that the conflict with Ukraine could become permanent. Medvedev believes tensions are worse than during the Cuban missile crisis and that a nuclear war is quite probable. He argues that the only way to de-escalate tensions is through tough negotiations, but emphasizes that the confrontation will be long-lasting.