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The Irish Sun
7 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Elton John says his piece to godson Brooklyn Beckham at swanky lunch with Nicola Peltz as family feud escalates
HE famously penned The Bitch Is Back - and certainly Sir Elton John has loved nothing more than a cat fight in days gone by. But three months on from patching up his long-running feud with Madonna, it seems the veteran superstar is a reformed character. 9 9 Sir Elton John and Brooklyn Beckham pictured shaking hands in the south of France as Nicola Peltz, in shades, looks on 9 Brooklyn, with Nicola, is godson to Sir Elton who is helping him patch things up after a bitter Beckham family split Credit: Instagram 9 The 78-year-old singer is also very close to Brooklyn's parents David and Victoria, seen here together in the south of France. Credit: Instagram His latest peacemaking efforts? Patching up the increasingly acrimonious family row tearing In his role as Brooklyn's Alongside husband Here, I'm told, the quartet 'briefly' touched on 'Elton is the showbiz equivalent of Switzerland,' says a source. 'He's utterly neutral in this row. 'Elton of old may have relished in taking sides - in this case his young godson, Brooklyn - but two years off his 80th birthday, he's a man who has seen and done it all. He just wants everyone to be happy. 'There is no side-taking as such; he simply adores his godson, and really has a laugh with Nicola who he thinks has a great sense of humour. "He wants to look after them in his role as 'spiritual adviser' as a godfather, it's a role he takes seriously. 'Elton and David think David and Victoria Beckham's agony as family feud explodes into WW3 and pals say 'Brooklyn has totally cut them off' 'They had a really fun long lunch in the South of France, where Elton and David have a beautiful villa, and besides a very brief chat on the subject that dare rear its name, they discussed loads of other, much more light-hearted matters. 'Just wants peace' 'Elton has said his bit - he is adamant he doesn't want to stick his nose in and p*** off either party. He just wants peace.' Whilst teetotal Elton stuck to sparkling mineral water, Brooklyn sunk beers and the US actress, 30, stuck to Aperol Spritz at Dining on seafood - the restaurant's signature lobster linguine comes in at an eye-watering £190 - generous At present, peace still seems a long way off - although all parties, clearly, are 'sick' of the animosity, adds an insider. Elton is the showbiz equivalent of Switzerland Source However, in October Victoria's long-awaited Netflix documentary is due for release. It is understood she will not touch on Nicola and Brooklyn will not feature - but that is because no scenes were filmed with them. Victoria and her team are currently in the edit suite, finessing the series. 9 Nicola Peltz joined Brooklyn, Elton and husband David Furnish at La Guerite beach club 9 The US actress, who sipped on an Aperol Spritz, watched as her husband and Elton chatted 9 Generous Elton is understood to have picked up the tab for the party of six at the fancy spot 9 Elton doesn't want to take sides but thinks the Beckhams' feud is 'terribly sad' Credit: Instagram A source added: ' 'This is very much a project focussing on Victoria's transaction from pop star to businesswoman and designer.' I'm told, however, that Victoria comes across 'brilliantly' - continuing from her scene-stealing one-liners in her husband's own four-parter. It will showcase her transition from Spice Girl to one of the world's most revered fashion designers, against the backdrop of early naysayers. Fittingly, one of Brooklyn and Nicola's last public sightings alongside Posh n Becks came back in May 2023. There is no side-taking as such; he simply adores his godson, and really has a laugh with Nicola who he thinks has a great sense of humour Source The foursome enjoyed a no expense spared night out in a box At London's O2 for the star's final gig of his retirement tour, one hosted by the former England captain. In March the multi-Grammy winner famously made-up with his frenemy, Madonna, after a row spanning two decades. After repeatedly accusing the American singer of lip-syncing, the pair patched up their differences when she went down to confront him following an appearance on SNL. She later took to Instagram with a photo of the duo, revealing they had kissed and made up. To which Elton thanked Madonna for "forgiving me and my big mouth". The singer added he was not proud of what he had said over the years, adding: "I'm increasingly distressed by all the divisiveness in our world at the moment," he said in a comment on her Instagram post. "By pulling together, I'm hopeful that we can make great things happen for those who really need support, and have a lot of fun doing it." 9 Nicola and Brooklyn will not feature in Victoria's Netflix documentary, which is due for release in October Credit: Splash The Beckham Family Feud April 2022: Brooklyn marries Nicola Peltz. Wedding Dress Controversy: Rumours begin circulating that there's tension between Nicola and Victoria Beckham after Nicola chooses not to wear a Victoria Beckham-designed wedding gown. Nicola later clarifies in August 2022 (and again in March 2023) that Victoria's atelier couldn't make the dress in time, but reports in May 2025 suggest Victoria actually changed her mind about making the dress. Post-Wedding (2022 onwards): Minimal interaction between Nicola and Victoria on social media, and noticeable absence of Nicola at key Beckham family events. Alleged Wedding "Hijack": In May 2025, a source claimed Victoria "ruined" part of the wedding by allegedly hijacking a dance with Marc Anthony, which was meant for Brooklyn and Nicola. Nicola reportedly ran from the room crying. March 2025: A resurfaced TikTok of Romeo and Cruz mimicking a "baby voice" (which fans associate with Nicola) sparks speculation of sibling shade. April 2025: Brooklyn and Nicola are reportedly absent from Victoria Beckham's 51st birthday celebrations in Miami and her Paris Fashion Week show. May 2025: David Beckham's 50th Birthday Snub: Brooklyn and Nicola are notably absent from David Beckham's 50th birthday celebrations in London, despite being invited. Reports suggest their absence was due to Brooklyn not wanting to be in the same room as Kim Turnbull, the girlfriend of Romeo who had previously been reported to have been dating Brooklyn, who David allegedly opted to have at the party over Nicola. Rumours emerge of a falling out between Brooklyn and his younger brother Romeo, reportedly due to Romeo's new girlfriend, DJ Kim Turnbull, who allegedly had a past connection with Brooklyn. Reports surface that the Beckham parents are "hurt and disappointed" that Brooklyn is "playing no part in family life." Sources claim that tensions between Brooklyn and Nicola and his parents are "definitely not beyond repair." June 2025: Brooklyn and Nicola reportedly enlist a "crisis team" similar to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for "reputation management" due to the growing media scrutiny. Cruz Beckham posts cryptic lyrics on Instagram that some interpret as a swipe at Brooklyn. July 2025: Reports indicate David and Victoria are "desperate" to reconcile with Brooklyn. Brooklyn publicly wishes his sister Harper a happy 14th birthday on Instagram, tagging Nicola, which is seen as a potential "olive branch" and a rare public message to his family amid the rumored rift. Brooklyn UNFOLLOWS his brothers Romeo and Cruz just 24 hours after his birthday message to Harper. Nicola quickly follows suit and also ditches the Beckham bros from her Instagram following. Romeo and Cruz are now also no longer following Brooklyn.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Nicola Peltz shares major career update amid feud with husband Brooklyn Beckham's family
It comes after Romeo Beckham appeared to 'walk away' from brother Brooklyn Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NICOLA Peltz has shared a major career update, amid her ongoing feud with husband Brooklyn Beckham's family. Nicola, 30, and Brooklyn, 26, have reportedly been keeping their distance from his family, after they failed to attend dad David's birthday party. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Nicola Peltz has teased some exciting new career news Credit: Getty 5 Brooklyn and Nicola are currently embroiled in a feud with his famous family Credit: The Mega Agency 5 Brooklyn has reportedly fallen out with his family But in happier news, the billionaire heiress revealed she is heading back to work for a new movie, where she is also the executive producer. Nicola is also acting in new thriller Pretty Ugly, where she will appear alongside Mary Stuart Masterson, 59. The film, set in North Carolina, centres on a mother and daughter, played by Nicola's co-stars. The synopsis reveals how their relationship "unravels" with the return of a "provocative makeup influencer," played by Nicola, amid a murder in the area. READ MORE ON NICOLA NIC'S MAN Nicola Peltz gushes over her 'everything' Brooklyn Beckham amid family feud Sharing the news, actress Mary wrote on Instagram: "I'm slow to post these things, but I am so proud to be a part of this film. "I had a (rather intense) ball down in Wilmington, NC with the most amazing crew and cast under the truly inspiring direction of Erica Dunton." Continuing, she said: "I will have more to say and share about this magical experience later on… you are not going to believe what my movie daughter [Jazzy] and her new friend [Nicola] get up to…" Revealing her excitement, Nicola replied: "Mary you're so incredible I'm so excited for this." Nicola's last movie was Lola (2024), which she also wrote and directed. As the actress enjoys her happy news, tensions within the Beckham clan have been simmering. Brooklyn Beckham's family rift deepens as he turns back on UK by splashing out £11m on LA mansion with wife Nicola Peltz Brooklyn recently broke his silence amid ongoing family drama, wishing sister Harper a happy birthday just days after being caught in a so-called 'WW3' rift involving his brothers Romeo and Cruz. The feud reportedly boiled over after Romeo blocked both Brooklyn and Nicola on Instagram, blindsiding the couple during their holiday. Sources close to The Sun said: 'They had no idea until they saw it online.' The situation quickly escalated into a full-blown social media saga. The Beckham Family Feud April 2022: Brooklyn marries Nicola Peltz. Brooklyn marries Nicola Peltz. Wedding Dress Controversy: Rumours begin circulating that there's tension between Nicola and Victoria Beckham after Nicola chooses not to wear a Victoria Beckham-designed wedding gown. Nicola later clarifies in August 2022 (and again in March 2023) that Victoria's atelier couldn't make the dress in time, but reports in May 2025 suggest Victoria actually changed her mind about making the dress. Rumours begin circulating that there's tension between Nicola and Victoria Beckham after Nicola chooses not to wear a Victoria Beckham-designed wedding gown. Nicola later clarifies in August 2022 (and again in March 2023) that Victoria's atelier couldn't make the dress in time, but reports in May 2025 suggest Victoria actually changed her mind about making the dress. Post-Wedding (2022 onwards): Minimal interaction between Nicola and Victoria on social media, and noticeable absence of Nicola at key Beckham family events. Minimal interaction between Nicola and Victoria on social media, and noticeable absence of Nicola at key Beckham family events. Alleged Wedding "Hijack": In May 2025, a source claimed Victoria "ruined" part of the wedding by allegedly hijacking a dance with Marc Anthony, which was meant for Brooklyn and Nicola. Nicola reportedly ran from the room crying. In May 2025, a source claimed Victoria "ruined" part of the wedding by allegedly hijacking a dance with Marc Anthony, which was meant for Brooklyn and Nicola. Nicola reportedly ran from the room crying. March 2025: A resurfaced TikTok of Romeo and Cruz mimicking a "baby voice" (which fans associate with Nicola) sparks speculation of sibling shade. A resurfaced TikTok of Romeo and Cruz mimicking a "baby voice" (which fans associate with Nicola) sparks speculation of sibling shade. April 2025: Brooklyn and Nicola are reportedly absent from Victoria Beckham's 51st birthday celebrations in Miami and her Paris Fashion Week show. Brooklyn and Nicola are reportedly absent from Victoria Beckham's 51st birthday celebrations in Miami and her Paris Fashion Week show. May 2025: David Beckham's 50th Birthday Snub: Brooklyn and Nicola are notably absent from David Beckham's 50th birthday celebrations in London, despite being invited. Reports suggest their absence was due to Brooklyn not wanting to be in the same room as Kim Turnbull, the girlfriend of Romeo who had previously been reported to have been dating Brooklyn, who David allegedly opted to have at the party over Nicola. Brooklyn and Nicola are notably absent from David Beckham's 50th birthday celebrations in London, despite being invited. Reports suggest their absence was due to Brooklyn not wanting to be in the same room as Kim Turnbull, the girlfriend of Romeo who had previously been reported to have been dating Brooklyn, who David allegedly opted to have at the party over Nicola. Rumours emerge of a falling out between Brooklyn and his younger brother Romeo, reportedly due to Romeo's new girlfriend, DJ Kim Turnbull, who allegedly had a past connection with Brooklyn. Reports surface that the Beckham parents are "hurt and disappointed" that Brooklyn is "playing no part in family life." Sources claim that tensions between Brooklyn and Nicola and his parents are "definitely not beyond repair." June 2025: Brooklyn and Nicola reportedly enlist a "crisis team" similar to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for "reputation management" due to the growing media scrutiny. Brooklyn and Nicola reportedly enlist a "crisis team" similar to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for "reputation management" due to the growing media scrutiny. Cruz Beckham posts cryptic lyrics on Instagram that some interpret as a swipe at Brooklyn. July 2025: Reports indicate David and Victoria are "desperate" to reconcile with Brooklyn. Brooklyn publicly wishes his sister Harper a happy 14th birthday on Instagram, tagging Nicola, which is seen as a potential "olive branch" and a rare public message to his family amid the rumored rift. Reports indicate David and Victoria are "desperate" to reconcile with Brooklyn. Brooklyn publicly wishes his sister Harper a happy 14th birthday on Instagram, tagging Nicola, which is seen as a potential "olive branch" and a rare public message to his family amid the rumored rift. Brooklyn UNFOLLOWS his brothers Romeo and Cruz just 24 hours after his birthday message to Harper. Nicola quickly follows suit and also ditches the Beckham bros from her Instagram following. Romeo and Cruz are now also no longer following Brooklyn. Romeo even posting a cryptic message about "walking away" which many interpreted as a dig at his older brother. Initial reports claimed Brooklyn and Nicola had unfollowed his siblings first, but insiders told The Sun that wasn't the case. A friend said: 'Brooklyn had no idea about any of this until he read about it online. 'It's possible Romeo and Cruz blocked them, which would make it appear as no longer following the brothers 'They certainly didn't unfollow them or block them - they're as confused as anyone else. 'The first they heard about it was when it was being reported on.' 5 Nicola stars alongside Mary Stuart Masterson in Pretty Ugly Credit: AP:Associated Press
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Putin's cyber spooks who hacked Skripal's family in series of attacks are unmasked by British intel chiefs
RUSSIAN spies who led a series of attacks on Britain have been exposed by UK intelligence chiefs. Whitehall has imposed sanctions on Vladimir Putin's spooks responsible for years of hacking and other actions in the UK. Advertisement 3 Yulia Skripal and her father Sergei were poisoned by Russian spies in 2018. Yulia was also hacked by Putin's spooks before the attack Credit: East2west News The measures target three Others hit with sanctions are believed to be behind bombings and arson attacks in Britain and Europe in retaliation for support for Ukraine. They face a range of restrictions such as having financial assets frozen. Advertisement Read More on UK News Foreign Secretary "The Kremlin should be in no doubt; we see what they are trying to do in the shadows and won't tolerate it.' Spy chiefs are also probing if Russian agents were behind an incendiary device that ignited at a DHL hub in Birmingham last year. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive Similar incidents have been reported across Europe. 3 Ivan Yermakov is said to have targeted Sergei Skripal's daughter Yulia five years before Russia poisoned her and her dad Credit: Reuters 3 Aleksey Lukashev is also said to have targeted Yulia before she was poisoned with nerve agent Novichok in Salisbury in 2018 Credit: FBI Nato can destroy Russian enclave 'faster than ever', US general warns…as Putin's henchmen say attack would 'unleash WW3'
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
US general threatens ‘faster than ever' attack on crucial Russian enclave – as Putin's henchmen warn of ‘unleashing WW3'
A SENIOR US Army general has threatened to launch a "faster than ever" attack on a Russian WW3 flashpoint. General Christopher Donahue, commander of the United States Army Europe and Africa, said Nato could capture Kaliningrad - Moscow's strategic military in the heart of Europe. 7 Russia has been bombing Ukraine in nightime attacks Credit: Reuters 7 General Christopher Donahue, commander of the United States Army Europe and Africa Credit: AFP 7 Fires broke out in at least 13 locations across five districts in Kyiv after a Russian attack 7 Soldiers of Ukraine's 30th Separate Mechanized Brigade fire a Grad multiple rocket launcher towards Russian positions at the frontline in Donetsk region Credit: AP Wedged between Poland and Lithuania, the region of Kaliningrad is heavily militarised. It is cut off from the rest of Putin's empire, but could be used by the tyrant to launch an attack on Europe. Using the strategic enclave, the Russians could also take over the Suwalki Gap - a hard-to-defend strip of land less than 60 miles wide that links the rest of the Nato countries to the Baltic nations. Speaking to read more on Russia He said: "You can now take [Kaliningrad] down from the ground in a timeframe that is unheard of and faster than we've ever been able to do. "We've already planned that and we've already developed it. "The mass and momentum problem that Russia poses to us… we've developed the capability to make sure that we can stop that mass and momentum problem." The Kremlin has ramped up its nuclear rhetoric after the threats - with Putin's henchmen accusing the US of "unleashing World War Three". Most read in The US Sun The tirade from Moscow comes as the Kremlin pushes on with its war against Ukraine - launching nightly bombing raids to wreak havoc. Meanwhile, Trump agreed to sell defence systems to Ukraine and if Moscow does not reach a peace agreement with Ukraine within 50 days. Putin defies Trump's ultimatum and BOMBARDS Ukraine – as Kremlin mouthpiece warns Russia will 'turn Kyiv into Hiroshima' Leonid Slutsky, the hardline chairman of the Russian Parliamentary Committee on International Affairs, warned: 'An attack on the Kaliningrad region will mean an attack on Russia, with all due retaliatory measures - stipulated, among other things, by its nuclear doctrine.' He accused the US general of voicing 'a plan to unleash World War Three with a subsequent global standoff [and] no winners'. Slutsky said: 'The US general should take this into account before making such statements.' Politician Sergei Muratov from the Russian parliamentary committee on defence and security said: 'Kaliningrad is Russian territory, and such threats are essentially a declaration of war." He claimed Russia was acting 'humanely' in Ukraine - but a full-scale war with NATO would be a 'different conversation'. Kaliningrad MP Andrei Kolesnik added Nato 'don't have the guts' to take on Russia. Military expert Ivan Konovalov said: 'This is still a Russian region that has strategic importance, and it is very well protected. 'Any attempt to act provocatively against the Kaliningrad region will provoke retaliatory actions by all armed forces of the Russian Federation.' What is the Suwalki Gap? THE 60-mile strip Suwalki Gap is wedged between Belarus and the Russian exclave of It has massive strategic importance for NATO and the EU - as well as For the West, it is the only land link to the three For Russia, control of the corridor would give a land link to Kaliningrad, the main base of Putin's Baltic Fleet. The Suwalki Gap, spanning the Polish-Lithuanian border, has seen an influx of troops as 7 Donald Trump speaks with the media at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland Credit: Reuters 7 Trump said he was 'very disappointed' with Vladimir Putin Credit: AFP The US slammed Russia's nuclear rhetoric. American state department spokeswoman said: "Regarding any kind of nuclear commentary or preemptive strikes, etc, let's just say that rhetoric does not improve regional security.' She warned that 'as President Trump has said, the word nuclear should not be treated casually, and we have seen these kinds of reckless and unhelpful statements before'. The US remained committed to ending the war in Ukraine 'peacefully, hopefully through diplomacy'. It comes after ex-Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said that Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, raged that Nato and the West are effectively already at war with Russia as he pushed the Kremlin's view that his country is the victim. That's despite it being Medvedev accused the US and Europe of an attempt to 'destroy' Russia which is 'hated by the West', he claimed. Diplomats say his remarks give an indication of the thinking among some within the Moscow political elite. 7 Ex-Russian president Dmitry Medvedev pictured with Vladimir Putin Credit: East2West
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
US general threatens ‘faster than ever' attack on crucial Russian enclave – as Putin's henchmen warn of ‘unleashing WW3'
A SENIOR US Army general has threatened to launch a "faster than ever" attack on a Russian WW3 flashpoint. General Christopher Donahue, commander of the United States Army Europe and Africa, said Nato could capture Kaliningrad - Moscow's strategic military in the heart of Europe. Advertisement 7 Russia has been bombing Ukraine in nightime attacks Credit: Reuters 7 General Christopher Donahue, commander of the United States Army Europe and Africa Credit: AFP 7 Fires broke out in at least 13 locations across five districts in Kyiv after a Russian attack 7 Soldiers of Ukraine's 30th Separate Mechanized Brigade fire a Grad multiple rocket launcher towards Russian positions at the frontline in Donetsk region Credit: AP Wedged between Poland and Lithuania, the region of Kaliningrad is heavily militarised. It is cut off from the rest of Putin's empire, but could be used by the tyrant to launch an attack on Europe. Using the strategic enclave, the Russians could also take over the Suwalki Gap - a hard-to-defend strip of land less than 60 miles wide that links the rest of the Nato countries to the Baltic nations. Speaking to Defense News, the American general said that Nato has developed a plan to capture the location in case of a full-scale conflict with Russia. Advertisement He said: "You can now take [Kaliningrad] down from the ground in a timeframe that is unheard of and faster than we've ever been able to do. "We've already planned that and we've already developed it. "The mass and momentum problem that Russia poses to us… we've developed the capability to make sure that we can stop that mass and momentum problem." The Kremlin has ramped up its nuclear rhetoric after the threats - with Putin's henchmen accusing the US of "unleashing World War Three". Advertisement The tirade from Moscow comes as the Kremlin pushes on with its war against Ukraine - launching nightly bombing raids to wreak havoc. Meanwhile, Trump agreed to sell defence systems to Ukraine and slap brutal 100 per cent tariffs on Russia if Moscow does not reach a peace agreement with Ukraine within 50 days. Putin defies Trump's ultimatum and BOMBARDS Ukraine – as Kremlin mouthpiece warns Russia will 'turn Kyiv into Hiroshima' Leonid Slutsky, the hardline chairman of the Russian Parliamentary Committee on International Affairs, warned: 'An attack on the Kaliningrad region will mean an attack on Russia, with all due retaliatory measures - stipulated, among other things, by its nuclear doctrine.' He accused the US general of voicing 'a plan to unleash World War Three with a subsequent global standoff [and] no winners'. Advertisement Slutsky said: 'The US general should take this into account before making such statements.' Politician Sergei Muratov from the Russian parliamentary committee on defence and security said: 'Kaliningrad is Russian territory, and such threats are essentially a declaration of war." He claimed Russia was acting 'humanely' in Ukraine - but a full-scale war with NATO would be a 'different conversation'. Kaliningrad MP Andrei Kolesnik added Nato 'don't have the guts' to take on Russia. Advertisement Military expert Ivan Konovalov said: 'This is still a Russian region that has strategic importance, and it is very well protected. 'Any attempt to act provocatively against the Kaliningrad region will provoke retaliatory actions by all armed forces of the Russian Federation.' What is the Suwalki Gap? THE 60-mile strip Suwalki Gap is wedged between Belarus and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. It has massive strategic importance for NATO and the EU - as well as Russia - if conflict were to erupt. For the West, it is the only land link to the three ex-Soviet Baltic republics - Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia - which are seen as vulnerable to Putin if the current east-west tension worsens. For Russia, control of the corridor would give a land link to Kaliningrad, the main base of Putin's Baltic Fleet. The Suwalki Gap, spanning the Polish-Lithuanian border, has seen an influx of troops as NATO nations strengthen their borders for fear of provocation from Russian-linked Belarus. 7 Donald Trump speaks with the media at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland Credit: Reuters 7 Trump said he was 'very disappointed' with Vladimir Putin Credit: AFP Advertisement The US slammed Russia's nuclear rhetoric. American state department spokeswoman said: "Regarding any kind of nuclear commentary or preemptive strikes, etc, let's just say that rhetoric does not improve regional security.' She warned that 'as President Trump has said, the word nuclear should not be treated casually, and we have seen these kinds of reckless and unhelpful statements before'. The US remained committed to ending the war in Ukraine 'peacefully, hopefully through diplomacy'. Advertisement It comes after ex-Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said that WW3 has already begun and that his boss Putin should bomb the West. Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, raged that Nato and the West are effectively already at war with Russia as he pushed the Kremlin's view that his country is the victim. That's despite it being Russia who invaded Ukraine and is continuing to wage a bloody war. Medvedev accused the US and Europe of an attempt to 'destroy' Russia which is 'hated by the West', he claimed. Advertisement Diplomats say his remarks give an indication of the thinking among some within the Moscow political elite.
