Security Council of Russia
The Security Council of the Russian Federation is a constitutional body under the President of Russia, responsible for shaping the main directions of state policy on national security. Its membership includes the President as chair, permanent members, and other officials appointed by the head of state. It serves as the highest coordinating organ on defence, foreign policy, arms control and other security matters.
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Medvedev confirms United Russia's commitment to protracted war in Ukraine
Dmitry Medvedev, head of United Russia and deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, said in an interview with Vedomosti published on 10 September that Russia must continue the war in Ukraine, pursue long-term militarization of society, and demand increasing economic sacrifices from Russian citizens. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) read the remarks as an official confirmation by United Russia of a protracted-war course ahead of September State Duma elections.