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Hans India
08-08-2025
- Business
- Hans India
PM Modi speaks with 'friend' Putin, reaffirms commitment to deepen India-Russia ties
New Delhi/Moscow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a "very good and detailed conversation" with Russian President Vladimir Putin over phone during which both leaders not only vowed to further deepen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership but also held detailed discussions on developments concerning Ukraine. "Had a very good and detailed conversation with my friend President Putin. I thanked him for sharing the latest developments on Ukraine. We also reviewed the progress in our bilateral agenda, and reaffirmed our commitment to further deepen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. I look forward to hosting President Putin in India later this year," PM Modi posted on X after the phone call. While thanking President Putin for his detailed assessment, the Prime Minister reiterated India's consistent position for peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict. The phone call took place less than 24 hours after National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval called on the Russian President at the Kremlin on Thursday evening. The important meeting came in wake of US President Donald Trump's decision to impose additional tariffs on India for importing oil from Russia. Terming the move as "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable", India had made it clear that its imports are based on market factors and done with the overall objective of ensuring the energy security of 1.4 billion people of India. From the Russian side, the meeting was also attended by Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Sergei Shoigu and Aide to the President of Russia Yuri Ushakov. India's Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar also participated in the meeting along with NSA Doval. President Putin's visit to India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit is being planned as part of the ongoing commitment to annual meetings between the two leaders. "Our leaders have an agreement to meet once a year. This time, it is our turn," Kremlin aide Ushakov had said earlier. The last visit by the Russian President to India took place on December 6, 2021, during the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit in New Delhi. PM Modi, meanwhile, held two high-profile visits to Russia last year, attending the 22nd Russia-India Summit in July and later participated in the BRICS Summit held in Kazan in October. Citing that the political dialogue between India and Russia is "developing dynamically" and is facilitated by the fact that Moscow and New Delhi "have close or even coinciding views on the objectively emerging multipolar world order", Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had also indicated that preparations are being made for Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to India. "Relations between our countries have a long history. It can be said that they have stood the test of time more than once. Today, Russia and India are developing equal cooperation based on sincere, mutual respect and consideration of each other's interests," Lavrov told the participants of the first international conference 'Russia and India: Towards a New Agenda for Bilateral Relations' which was also addressed by External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar in March, this year. "It is difficult to overestimate the contribution of our leaders to this process. It is symbolic that Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first bilateral foreign visit after his re-election last year to Russia. Now it is our turn. Russian President Vladimir Putin accepted the invitation of the head of the Indian government. The visit of the head of the Russian state to the Republic of India is being prepared," he added. In June, the Russian President sent a message of condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the passenger plane crash in Ahmedabad. "Please accept the deepest condolences over the tragic consequences of a passenger plane crash in Ahmedabad. Kindly convey the words of sincere sympathy and support to the families and near ones of the victims, as well as wishes for a speedy recovery to all those injured in this catastrophe," said Putin In May, President Putin also called Prime Minister Modi and "strongly condemned" the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, offering "full support" to India in its ongoing fight against terrorism. A statement issued by the Kremlin said that Putin expressed sincere condolences to PM Modi over the death of Indian citizens as a result of the barbaric terrorist attack on April 22 and emphasised the need for an "uncompromising fight" against terrorism in any form. "During the conversation, the strategic nature of Russian-Indian relations of a special privileged partnership was emphasised. These relations are not subject to external influence and continue to develop dynamically in all directions," read the statement issued by the Russian President's office. "The Indian leader reiterated his invitation to the Russian President to visit India for the traditional annual bilateral summit. The invitation was accepted with gratitude," it added. PM Modi, who had also been invited by Putin for the participation in the Victory Day celebrations, however could not travel to Russia. The Russian President had earlier extended his condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Modi over the tragic consequences of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
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First Post
04-08-2025
- Politics
- First Post
From a democrat to 'broken man' feuding with Trump, the rise and fall of Russia's Dmitry Medvedev
In the West, Dmitry Medvedev was once seen as a democrat who could liberalise Russia. In a stunning fall, he has been reduced to a rabid attack dog for Vladimir Putin who threatens Western capitals with nuclear weapons and launches into xenophobic rants on social media. In his feud with Donald Trump last week, he may have finally overstepped. read more Russian President Vladimir Putin and then-Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev attend a meeting with members of the government in Moscow, Russia, January 15, 2020. (Photo: Sputnik/Dmitry Astakhov/Pool via Reuters) Few world leaders have had downfalls like Dmitry Medvedev, the former President of Russia once seen as a democrat who could liberalise the country. Far from the democrat who once stood beside Barack Obama and delivered statesman-like remarks, Medvedev now functions as a rabid attack dog of Russian leader Vladimir Putin who threatens Western capitals with nuclear attacks, abuses Western leaders, and launches into xenophobic attacks on social media. Medvedev served as the President of Russia during 2008-12 when Putin became the Prime Minister because of presidential term limits. Initially, he showed reformist streaks and acted as someone who appeared to be putting Russia on the path of democratisation. The phase did not last long as Putin made it clear that he held the real power. In 2012, Putin returned as the president and appointed Medvedev as the prime minister — an office he held till 2020. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In 2020, in a demotion that would have forced a politician in any other country to retire altogether in shame, Putin appointed Medvedev as the Deputy Chairperson of the Security Council of Russia, a position equivalent to that of the National Security Advisor of the United States. In 25 years of his rule, Putin has crushed all opposition to his rule, killed the free press, jailed, exiled, or killed opposition leaders. With Medvedev's relegation to the Security Council, he removed perhaps the last person from a position of power that could have held any democratic streak. Here we explore the rise and fall of Medvedev, who went on to become the Russian president from a lawyer — and then got reduced to an attack dog. From a municipal lawyer to President of Russia Medvedev first met Putin in 1990 when he joined the Committee for Foreign Affairs of the Mayor of St Petersburg. The committee was headed by Putin. Medvedev and Putin became friends. The friendship would go on to define Medvedev's career. At the time, Putin had just entered politics after leaving the Soviet spy agency KGB. Unlike him, Medvedev did not come from government background. He was a lawyer and was in academia briefly. As Putin moved from St Petersburg to Moscow, Medvedev moved to the Russian capital as well, serving first as Putin's personal lawyer and later playing a key role in the 2000 presidential election that Putin won. Under Putin, Medvedev served in several positions, such as his Deputy Chief of Staff, Chairman of Gazprom, and Chief of Staff, before being appointed as the First Deputy Prime Minister in 2005. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In 2008, Medvedev took over as the President of Russia. In what initially appeared to be a pivotal movement that many hoped would put Russia on the path of democratisation and check Putin's consolidation of powers, he initially embarked on anti-corruption campaign, sought to instil scientific temper and promote technological innovation, and advocated for civil society development in Russia. But he was put in place mid-term by Putin. The rise as democrat and fall to irrelevance As the President of Russia, Medvedev once stood beside Obama and announced that 'the solution of many world problems depends on the joint will of the United States and Russia'. Far from the attack dog that now threatens Western capitals with nuclear strikes, Medvedev said at the time that the United States and Russia 'have the major nuclear arsenals and we have full responsibility for those arsenals'. Medvedev's democratic streaks and perception as a moderniser paved the way for his doom. In Putin's Russia, after all, there was no place for democracy or modernity. Medvedev once held democratic convictions and it is quite possible that, at some point, Putin saw him as a genuine threat and decided him to break him and relegate him to the Security Council where he does not have any real executive power, according to Kseniya Kirillova, a Russia analyst at the Washington DC-based Jamestown Foundation. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Breaking Medvedev as a leader and forcing him to be a radical attack dog hit many birds with one stone for Putin. 'As Putin likely saw Medvedev as a threat, he chose to break him completely by assigning him the role of a radical. This humiliating, almost buffoonish, role that Medvedev now plays is most likely the result of fear of Putin. The Kremlin, in turn, uses him to test public opinion both within Russia and abroad. Therefore, Medvedev's behaviour should not be interpreted as indicative of any significant internal processes,' says Kirillova.
Hindustan Times
04-08-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Russia says 'be careful' over 'nuclear rhetoric' after Donald Trump nuclear submarines move
Due to the row between US president Donald Trump and former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, Russia has urged for caution amid the nuclear rhetoric. The Kremlin spokesperson's remarks come after Donald Trump stated he would deploy two nuclear submarines near Russia due to his online spat with the former Russian leader. (AFP) 'Russia is very attentive to the topic of nuclear non-proliferation. And we believe that everyone should be very, very cautious with nuclear rhetoric,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday. The Kremlin spokesperson's remarks come after Donald Trump stated he would deploy two nuclear submarines near Russia due to his online spat with the former Russian leader. Peskov's remarks also come amid Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff' visit to Moscow. "We are always happy to see Mr. Witkoff in Moscow... We consider such contact important, substantial and helpful," the Kremlin spokesman told reporters, adding that a meeting with President Vladimir Putin was possible. Trump's row with Medvedev Donald Trump ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines in response to the warnings issued by former Russian president and Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia Dmitry Medvedev. Trump was upset by the remarks issued by the Russia leader which warned the US against playing the "ultimatum game." In his post on X, Medvedev warned Trump that each new ultimatum is a "threat and a step towards war." Also Read | Russian ex-president Medvedev's 'ultimatum game' remark sparks Trump's ire | What did he say? Medvedev's remarks came after Trump reduced his 50-day deadline for a ceasefire in Ukraine to "10 to 12 days." During his visit in Scotland, the US president told reporters that he was cutting this deadline short due to his "disappointment" with Putin. 'Based on the highly provocative statements of the Former President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, who is now the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that,' Trump wrote on Truth Social in response to the Russian official.
Sky News AU
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Russia, China hold artillery and anti-submarine drills off Japanese coast after Trump warns 'highly provocative' Kremlin
Russia and China are holding military drills in the Sea of Japan days after United States President deployed nuclear submarines in response to comments from former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev. Mr Medvedev, who now acts as the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia, has made a series of inflammatory statements following President Trump's demand the Kremlin negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine. The former Russian president initially dismissed the original, 90-day deadline as a "theatrical ultimatum", but later lashed out following the US President's move to shorten the window. In a series of social media posts, Mr Medvedev appeared to reference Russia's nuclear retaliation protocols and claimed President Trump's demands were "a step towards war". As tensions between the two nations escalate, Russian forces joined forces with their Chinese counterparts on Sunday to carry out scheduled joint exercises. News agency Interfax quoted the Russian Pacific Fleet as Russian and Chinese vessels were moving in a joint detachment including a large Russian anti-submarine ship and two Chinese destroyers. Diesel-electric submarines from the two countries are also involved, as well as a Chinese submarine rescue ship, with the vessels set to conduct artillery firing, practise anti-submarine and air defence missions, and improve joint search and rescue operations at sea. Russia and China signed a "no limits" partnership in 2022, shortly before the former invaded Ukraine, and have grown closer as the Kremlin was increasingly isolated by the international community. While both nations have embarked on regular drills in the years since, the latest exercises are likely to draw more scrutiny due to President Trump's move to deploy nuclear submarines "in the appropriate regions" after Mr Medvedev's threats. The use of submarines has also taken on increased importance for China, which is carefully monitoring the progress of the tri-lateral AUKUS agreement. The Trump administration is currently reviewing the deal, as it weighs whether or not to provide Australia with Virginia class nuclear submarines ahead of the development of AUKUS vessels. There are longstanding concerns within the US that allowing Australia to acquire Virginia class vessels would create a gap in the country's own capability. The US has repeatedly failed to meet its own production goal of 1.5 boats per year and that number would need to reach 2.3 in order to ensure enough submarines for both nations. China has mounted a concerted campaign to undermine the pact, including through intelligence efforts to uncover sensitive information, but has also taken steps to prepare for its completion. That includes the anti-submarine drills undertaken i partnership with Russia, with both nations seeking ways to deter and counteract the potential threat. With Reuters.
Sky News AU
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Donald Trump moves submarines towards Russia following 'highly provocative' comments from ex-Russian president
US President Donald Trump has ordered two nuclear submarines to be "positioned in the appropriate regions" in response to war accusations from Russia's Dmitry Medvedev. Mr Medvedev, now deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia, taunted with Mr Trump and his threats towards Russia over a Ukraine ceasefire. 'Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war,' Mr Medvedev said on X. Following the post, the President took to Truth Social to announce he had 'ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that'. 'Words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences, I hope this will not be one of those instances.' Mr Trump did not specify what he meant by "nuclear submarines". Submarines may be nuclear-powered or armed with nuclear missiles. He also did not indicate which specific statement made by Mr Medvedev prompted the retaliation. Mr Medvedev served as Russian president from 2008 to 2012. Mr Trump and Mr Medvedev have exchanged taunts in recent days after the US President on Tuesday said Russia had '10 days from today" to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine or be hit with tariffs, along with its oil buyers. Medvedev on Thursday said Trump should remember Moscow possessed Soviet-era nuclear strike capabilities of last resort, after Trump told Medvedev to "watch his words". Moscow, which has set out its own terms for peace in Ukraine, has given no indication it will comply with Trump's deadline of August 8. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, he hoped for more peace talks with Ukraine but that the momentum of the war was in Russia's favour. He made no reference to the deadline. Mr Trump, who in the past touted good relations with Putin, has expressed mounting frustration with the Russian leader, accusing him of "bullsh**" and describing Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine as disgusting. Mr Medvedev has emerged as one of the Kremlin's most outspoken anti-Western hawks since Russia sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine in 2022. Trump also rebuked Medvedev in July, accusing him of throwing around the "N (nuclear) word" after the Russian official criticised US strikes on Iran and said "a number of countries" were ready to supply Iran with nuclear warheads. Only six countries operate nuclear-powered submarines: the US, the UK, Russia, China, France and India. The US Navy has 71 commissioned submarines including 53 fast attack submarines, 14 ballistic-missile submarines, and four guided-missile submarines. All of them are nuclear-powered, but only some carry nuclear weapon-tipped missiles. With Reuters
