Dmitry Medvedev

EU At Brink Of Nuclear War? One Wrong Move Could Trigger Nuclear Catastrophe, Ex-Russian President Medvedev Warns Against ‘Provoking’

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev cautions that a “fatal accident” could trigger weapons of mass destruction, raising tensions with NATO and the European Union.

Oct 01, 2025, 08:22 AM IST

US-Russia Clash On Cards? Trump Deploys Nuclear Submarines Towards Moscow

US President Donald Trump said that following highly provocative statements of the Former President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, he has ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions.

Aug 01, 2025, 23:40 PM IST

Is Trump About To Sink India And Russia's 'Dead Economies'? Shocking Tariff Threats, Fiery Words Rock Global Markets

US President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with India and Russia, stating he doesn't care if their 'dead economies' go down together.

Jul 31, 2025, 10:17 AM IST

Despite shake-up, Putin rejects idea of Soviet-style leaders for life

Russian President Vladimir Putin's comments, made to World War Two veterans in St Petersburg, came days after he unveiled a sweeping shake-up of the political system which led to the resignation of Dmitry Medvedev as prime minister along with his government.

Jan 19, 2020, 12:33 PM IST

Russia's Vladimir Putin offers women a better pensions deal after popularity hit

President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday he was cutting a proposed retirement age for women from 63 to 60 years as he watered down draft legislation to reform the pensions system which has hurt his popularity and stirred protests.

Aug 29, 2018, 23:43 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj arrives in Sochi for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

The SCO Summit will be held on November 30 and December 1.

Nov 30, 2017, 00:02 AM IST

Las Vegas shooting: 59 killed, over 500 injured; world leaders condole

At least 59 people have been killed and over 527 injured after a gunman opened fire at area around Mandalay Bay Casino here.

Oct 03, 2017, 06:37 AM IST

Russia extends 'tit-for-tat' sanctions against EU

On Wednesday, the EU formally extended its economic sanctions on Russia, imposed in July 2014 in response to Moscow's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea region.

 

Jul 01, 2017, 18:42 PM IST

Indians can enter Russia's far east without visa: Dmitry Medvedev

Citizens of India are eligible to visit Russia`s far east without visas, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has said.

Apr 18, 2017, 16:20 PM IST

Vladimir Putin critic Alexei Navalny jailed after protests across Russia

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was handed a 15-day jail sentence on Monday for his part in a big anti-government protest in Moscow which buoyed the liberal opposition`s morale a year before a presidential election.

Mar 27, 2017, 23:29 PM IST

Russian opposition leader jailed over anti-graft protests

Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been jailed for 15 days for his role in mass anti-corruption protests in Moscow.

Mar 27, 2017, 20:21 PM IST

EU urges Russia to release protesters `without delay`

The European Union on Monday urged Russia "to release without delay" what it said in a statement were peaceful demonstrators detained a day earlier during nationwide protests against corruption.

Mar 27, 2017, 12:27 PM IST

Russia: 33 dead in Siberia after drinking bath essence

The Investigative Committee has launched a probe into the deaths caused by drinking a liquid labelled as hawthorn-scented bath essence and has detained two people.
 

Dec 19, 2016, 16:16 PM IST

Pro-Putin party wins Russian Parliamentary Election

Allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin comfortably won a Parliamentary Election, early results showed on Monday, but low turnout suggested a softening of enthusiasm for the ruling elite 18 months before the next Presidential Election.

Sep 19, 2016, 09:30 AM IST

Vladimir Putin's party dominates Russia vote with 44.5 percent: Exit Poll

Russia's ruling party on Sunday looked set to dominate a new parliament made up of Kremlin loyalists after a state exit poll gave it almost 45 percent in nationwide elections.

Sep 19, 2016, 00:44 AM IST

Russia to pay bonuses to athletes barred from Rio Olympics 2016

Medvedev congratulated Russian athletes who won medals at the Olympics and handed them keys to brand new off-road vehicles as a reward.

Aug 26, 2016, 17:31 PM IST

Russian President Putin calls for measures to strengthen national currency ruble

 Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked the government to consider measures needed to strengthen the national currency, the ruble, the president's official website said Wednesday.

Jul 20, 2016, 20:56 PM IST

Russia's new MC-21: A challenge to Boeing, Airbus planes?

Russia on Wednesday presented a new medium-range passenger plane which state media said was superior to its Western-made counterparts in many respects. 

Jun 09, 2016, 21:51 PM IST

Russia unveils new MC-21 passenger plane, says will rival Boeing, Airbus

In a glitzy ceremony at a factory in Siberia attended by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, Irkut Corporation rolled out its new MC-21 passenger plane which is still undergoing testing but is due to enter serial production next year. The plane is sometimes also known as MS-21.

Jun 09, 2016, 20:23 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi is 3rd most popular leader on Instagram

With 1.7 million followers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is behind US President Barack Obama’s campaign account on Instagram.

Feb 18, 2016, 12:04 PM IST