Medvedev’s call follows Trump’s signature of a sweeping sanctions bill that targets Russia’s energy and defence sectors and names a late senator.
The former head of state, who led Russia from 2008 to 2012 while Putin sidestepped term limits, now serves as deputy chair of the Security Council and has long branded Ukraine’s allies as “terrorists.”
The legislation, dubbed the Lindsey Graham Act, cleared Congress after months of delay and expands blacklists to include 30 Russian corporations and several senior officials.
In response, Moscow is expected to announce counter‑sanctions against U.S. firms next week, while the Kremlin’s military command may revisit its “Dead Hand” policy.
For ordinary Russians, the tightening of sanctions means higher fuel prices and limited access to foreign technology, while Ukraine’s humanitarian corridors face renewed pressure.
Trump’s administration has signaled it will monitor the Kremlin’s response closely, and Congress is slated to vote on a further package of sanctions on Friday.