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Russia should respond to US sanctions with 'military deterrence': Dmitry Medvedev

Russia should respond to new US sanctions with “military deterrence”, former president Dmitry Medvedev said on Saturday, without elaborating on what measures Moscow should consider.

The Times of India · Sep 19

In 1945, number of Japanese people survived World War 2 U.S. nuclear bombings of Hiroshima, Nagasaki, after 81 long years Nobel Peace Prize winning group of survivors fears worst. Here's why

New ​START was signed in 2010 by U.S. President Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev, an ally of Vladimir Putin who served a ⁠single term as Russia's president. At the time, relations between the two countries were undergoing a "reset". The treaty came into force the following year.

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Why Putin’s first Kuril Islands visit has shocked Japan: Why did he go there now, and how is a WW2-era dispute pushing Russia and Japan further apart?

Putin’s Kuril Islands visit: Why did Russian President Vladimir Putin visit the disputed Kuril Islands now? Putin's first trip to the island chain has reignited a WW2-era territorial dispute with Japan, prompting Tokyo to call the visit “absolutely unacceptable” as tensions between Russia and Japan continue to deepen. Moscow quickly…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Japan summons Russian ambassador after Putin visits disputed Kuril islands

Japan’s foreign minister summoned the Russian ambassador in Tokyo to lodge a “strong protest” against President Vladimir Putin’s surprise visit to the Kuril islands on Thursday. Tokyo maintains its claim to the disputed islands near Japan's northernmost Hokkaido island since they were seized by the Soviet Union in 1945.

France 24 · Aug 13

Vladimir Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels

President Putin threatened retaliation against Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels. He described these actions as piracy and a breach of international maritime law. Russia stated it could respond in kind in any necessary and appropriate area. Navy officials reported readiness to inspect and detain ships from unfriendly nations. This…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

How Russia turned to medieval saints in its push for ‘traditional values’ – and more babies

One Saturday afternoon in May 2026, families gathered on Poklonnaya Gora, a hilltop war memorial park in western Moscow. They came for a procession and a “moleben,” an Orthodox prayer service, for the well-being of Russian families. Church media billed it as the first Day of the Sanctity of the…

The Conversation · Jul 6

Iran-US war latest: Mourners gather as six-day funeral for former supreme leader Ali Khamenei starts in Tehran

Iran warned the US and Israel any attacks during the public funeral would be met with a ‘harsh retaliation’

The Independent UK · Jul 4

Top Russian Official Says EU Countries Have 'Unilaterally Entered Into a War With Russia'

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chair of the Security Council, said European Union countries have "unilaterally entered into a war with Russia."

International Business Times · May 29

Russian drone targeting Ukraine hits apartment building in Romania, injuring 2, officials say

Romanian authorities say a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania

AAP · May 29

Russian official warns Europe to brace for more drone incidents after Romania episode

Dmitry Medvedev, a senior Russian official, has issued a stark warning to Europe. He stated that drones will continue to enter European nations, disrupting peace. Medvedev indicated this is a consequence of European involvement in the conflict with Russia. He suggested that citizens in EU countries should prepare for continued…

The Economic Times · May 29