Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev Threatens British Journalists as 'Military Targets'

The former Russian president’s remarks followed a Times editorial calling the assassination of a Russian general a legitimate act of Ukrainian defense.

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of Russia’s Security Council, labeled senior staff at The Times as 'legitimate military targets' in a Telegram post.
The comments came after The Times published an editorial describing the killing of Russian General Igor Kirillov as a justified defensive act by Ukraine.
General Kirillov, head of Russia’s chemical, biological, and radiological defense forces, was killed by a bomb in Moscow, with Ukraine claiming responsibility for the attack.
UK officials, including Foreign Secretary David Lammy, condemned Medvedev’s remarks as 'gangster threats' and reaffirmed the importance of press freedom.
Medvedev’s threats also extended to NATO officials assisting Ukraine, claiming they could similarly be considered military targets by Russia.