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The Independent
17 hours ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Putin's right-hand man tells Lindsey Graham to ‘Work on America' in response to peace talk demands
The former president and prime minister of Russia brushed off Senator Lindsey Graham's demand to 'get to the peace table' and end the war with Ukraine, saying neither he nor President Donald Trump could stop Russia from its military objectives. Dmitry Medvedev, a high-ranking Russian official who currently serves as deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, snarkily responded to Graham on X on Monday after the South Carolina senator echoed Trump's request for Russia to negotiate to end the war. 'To those in Russia who believe that President Trump is not serious about ending the bloodbath between Russia and Ukraine: You and your customers will soon be sadly mistaken. You will also soon see that Joe Biden is no longer president,' Graham told Medvedev. 'Get to the peace table.' But Medvedev waved off Graham's threat, insisting, 'It's not for you or Trump to dictate when to 'get at the peace table.'' 'Negotiations will end when all the objectives of our military operation have been achieved. Work on America first, gramps!' Medvedev said. The exchange between Medvedev and Graham occurred on the same day that Trump warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that he had 10 to 12 days to make progress on a peace deal to stop the war with Ukraine, or Russia would face 'severe tariffs.' Russia invaded Ukraine more than three years ago, and since then, the two countries have been battling. Ukraine has relied heavily on support from allies, including the U.S., to fight Russia. Trump had initially opposed providing Ukraine with financial, humanitarian, and military aid. He heavily campaigned on the idea that he could 'end' the war between Russia and Ukraine swiftly. However, it's proven difficult for the U.S. president. Earlier this month, Trump said he would give Putin 50 days to strike a deal. However, he shortened that timeframe on Monday while expressing some frustration with Putin's lack of effort in striking a ceasefire. Hours later, Medvedev took to X to warn Trump that 'playing the ultimatum game with Russia' would lead to war between Russia and the United States. That's when Graham stepped in to demand Russia begin peace negotiations. The Independent has asked Graham's office for comment. From Medvedev's response, it appeared Russia is in no hurry to stop the fighting in Ukraine. That was all but formally confirmed on Monday evening after Russia bombarded Ukraine with a series of missiles. At least 22 people were killed as part of the Russian strikes, which targeted a Ukrainian prison camp and a Ukrainian hospital. At least one of those people killed was a pregnant woman, the Washington Post reported. Should Russia fail to come to the peace table talks, Trump could impose hefty sanctions – which would be on top of the sanctions the U.S. has already imposed on Russia. Graham, who has largely supported the U.S. sending aid to Ukraine, has co-sponsored bipartisan legislation that would impose a 500 percent tariff on imported goods from countries that purchase Russian oil, gas, uranium, and other products.
Russia Today
21 hours ago
- Business
- Russia Today
‘It's not for you or Trump to dictate' Russia-Ukraine negotiation terms
It is not up to Washington to dictate when Moscow should negotiate a peace deal with Kiev, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has told US Senator Lindsey Graham, urging him to focus on domestic issues instead. Medvedev's comments follow US President Donald Trump's decision on Monday to shorten his 50-day deadline for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine to just 10-12 days. Trump has threatened to impose additional sanctions on Moscow and 100% tariffs on its trading partners if no deal is reached. Medvedev, who serves as deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, had cautioned Trump against issuing ultimatums. 'Russia isn't Israel or even Iran,' he wrote on X, warning that each threat marks 'a step towards war' between the US and Russia. Graham, a senior Republican and longtime war hawk, responded by claiming that Russia and its 'customers' would 'soon be sadly mistaken' and ordered Moscow to 'get to the peace table.' Medvedev hit back on Tuesday, stating, 'It's not for you or Trump to dictate when to 'get at the peace table.'' He added that negotiations would only end 'when all the objectives of our military operation have been achieved.' 'Work on America first, gramps!' Medvedev wrote. Graham, officially labeled a terrorist and extremist by the Russian government, receives major donations from US defense contractors and consistently supports US military action abroad, describing the Ukraine conflict as a proxy war between Washington and Moscow. He has backed continued military aid to Kiev and unsuccessfully tried to push through a bill that would impose 500% tariffs on countries trading with Russia. While Trump had initially vowed to resolve the Ukraine conflict, in recent months he has grown frustrated with the lack of progress and resorted to threats of sanctions in an effort to push Moscow and Kiev toward the negotiating table. Russian officials have welcomed Trump's peace efforts in principle but strongly opposed what they call the 'language of ultimatums,' insisting any settlement must reflect battlefield realities and address the roots of the conflict.
See - Sada Elbalad
17-07-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Kremlin: Russia and Ukraine to hold third round of negotiations
Amir Hagag Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia and Ukraine will hold a third round of negotiations, during which they will discuss draft memoranda of understanding previously discussed. Peskov said, in response to a question from the Russian news agency TASS, as reported on Thursday: "The third round will be held, and discussions will begin with draft memoranda of understanding previously exchanged by the two sides." Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, previously stated that modern Ukraine requires not only disarmament, but also that its population learn to live independently and be responsible for their actions. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream
Hans India
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Russian FM Lavrov to visit North Korea later this week
Seoul: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit North Korea later this week, the North's state media reported Wednesday. Lavrov will visit North Korea from Friday to Sunday at the invitation of the North Korean foreign ministry, the Korean Central News Agency said, without providing further details. Once in North Korea, Lavrov is likely to meet North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui and pay a courtesy call on leader Kim Jong-un. The main agenda of the discussion is expected to be Kim's visit to Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin invited Kim to Moscow during his visit to Pyongyang in June last year. Lavrov last visited North Korea in June last year, accompanying Putin to Pyongyang, Yonhap news agency reported. The scheduled visit comes as the two countries have dramatically expanded bilateral cooperation and exchanges over the past year, following the signing of a mutual defence treaty in June in Pyongyang. Earlier on June 17, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held talks with Russia's Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu in Pyongyang as the two countries prepare to mark the first anniversary of their mutual defence treaty. Kim and Shoigu began their talks in the North Korean capital, citing the press service of the Russian Security Council, shortly after reporting on Shoigu's arrival in Pyongyang. Shoigu had visited North Korea on a special mission from Russian President Vladimir Putin. It marked Shoigu's second visit to North Korea this month, following his previous trip in early June, during which he also met with Kim and discussed security issues involving the Korean Peninsula. Tass Russian news agency, quoted the Russian Security Council as saying that Shoigu's meeting with Kim is part of the agreements reached during his previous visit to North Korea on June 4, adding that it is a follow-up to the mutual defence agreement signed last year between North Korea and Russia. Shoigu's back-to-back visit to North Korea came as Pyongyang and Moscow marked the first anniversary of the signing of the treaty on their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in June last year in Pyongyang by Kim and Putin, which resulted in North Korea's deployment of troops on the Russian side in the war against Ukraine. The approach of the June 19 anniversary had fueled speculation that Kim may visit Russia for a summit with Putin, although no signs of his immediate trip have been reported. Russia's annual Eastern Economic Forum, scheduled for September in Vladivostok near the border with North Korea, has been speculated as a possible occasion for Kim's trip to Russia and a summit with Putin.
Al-Ahram Weekly
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Russia-China balancing act - World - Al-Ahram Weekly
Russia and China have always kept an eye on Iran's relations with Israel and the US. This explains their quick response to the war Israel launched on Iran on 13 June and the US strike on Iran's key nuclear sites in Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz on 22 June. Moscow and Beijing's concerns heightened as they watched Tel Aviv and Washington exploiting the conflict to overthrow the Iranian regime and reshape the Middle East to serve their own interests. Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping strongly condemned the strikes on Iran and called for a political and diplomatic resolution to the conflict. They also denounced direct US involvement in targeting Iran's nuclear facilities. On the eve of the attack on Fordow, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev stated, 'now we can say it outright, the future production of nuclear weapons will continue,' threatening that 'a number of countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear warheads.' On 22 June, Russia's foreign minister warned that global chaos would ensue if countries were permitted to interpret the right to self-defence under the UN Charter in any manner they choose. China announced that the US strike on Iranian reactors could 'exacerbate tensions in the Middle East'. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that in striking the Iranian reactors the US has seriously violated the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law. In coordination with Moscow and Pakistan, China also prepared a draft resolution condemning the US attack on Iran, which was circulated to members of the UN Security Council. Russia and China had opposed attempts to bring about regime change in Iran and called for the implementation of international agreements and resolutions related to managing the Iranian nuclear programme. The two countries believe the use of force could undermine regional peace and risk escalating tensions, potentially affecting the global economy and the interests of the US and other international and regional powers who enjoy strategic presence in the Middle East. Moscow and Beijing repeatedly warned of the dangers of targeting Iran's nuclear power plants, cautioning that such actions could result in an environmental and human disaster comparable to those of Chernobyl and Hiroshima. Putin received Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in the Kremlin alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov and Igor Kostyukov, the head of Russia's GRU military intelligence agency. 'The absolutely unprovoked aggression against Iran has no basis and no justification,' Putin told Araqchi, adding that he wanted to speak about ways to calm the crisis. 'For our part, we are making efforts to assist the Iranian people.' Putin asserted that Russia maintains a partnership with Iran and offers support in light of the recent escalation with Israel, but not militarily. Similarly, China reaffirmed the importance of its strategic relationship with Tehran and rejected Israeli aggression but has not provided Iran with material support beyond continuing regular trade relations, refraining from directly supplying weapons to Iran to avoid US sanctions. Both, Russia and China, shared a consensus regarding the war on Iran. They released a joint proposal on 19 June following a phone call between Putin and his Chinese counterpart. The proposal called for a ceasefire, an end to the war, and increased efforts to de-escalate the situation — a responsibility, they said, that lies with the international community, particularly with the major powers that hold significant influence over both sides of the conflict, in an implicit reference to the US. The proposal stressed that the use of force was not the right approach to resolve international disputes. For their part, Russia and China presented mediation as a solution to end the war on Iran. China said it was willing to support mediation efforts or contribute to a multilateral process aimed at halting the conflict. On 14 June the Russian foreign minister said Moscow was prepared to continue working towards resolving issues related to the Iranian nuclear programme. However, Israel did not respond to Chinese or Russian mediation efforts, particularly in the light of Beijing's support for the Palestinian cause and Moscow's condemnation of the attack on Iran. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on 17 June: 'At the moment, we see an unwillingness on the part of Israel, at the very least, to engage in any kind of mediation or to enter the peace path at all.' China and Russia considered multiple factors on which bases they calculated their stance on the war. First, the Israeli war on Iran should not be viewed as a bilateral conflict. Rather, it had to do with international dynamics. The US has hoped to dismantle Russian and Chinese regional alliances, which explains the two countries' determination to contain US moves in the Middle East and Africa, as well as neutralise its role in Asia. Second, while Russia and China condemn the US targeting of Iranian nuclear reactors, they fear supplying weapons to Iran at this stage could encourage Tehran to prolong the war with Israel. This could negatively impact Russian and Chinese interests in the region. Moreover, Moscow and Beijing believe that direct military support for Iran could accelerate the US involvement in a direct war on Iran, thereby intensifying regional escalation. In addition, the continuation of the Israeli war on Iran could drive energy prices to skyrocket. As China is heavily dependent on foreign energy supplies, this would lead to a rise in its energy import bill and, consequently, higher domestic energy prices. Additionally, any Russian intervention in support of Tehran could prompt the US and European powers to impose further sanctions on Russia's energy sector. China and Russia are not currently seeking to escalate tensions with the US. Beijing wants to resolve the issue of the tariffs the Trump administration imposed on China's exports to the US, while Moscow wants to neutralise Washington's role in the Ukrainian crisis. Beijing and Moscow are carefully calculating their stances on the war on Iran because direct involvement in the conflict could risk drawing them into a direct confrontation with the US. * A version of this article appears in print in the 26 June, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
