Russia should respond to US sanctions with 'military deterrence': Dmitry Medvedev
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has called for military deterrence as a response to new US sanctions, stating that Moscow should adopt a "language of direct military deterrence" in retaliation to the Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. Medvedev, who is now the deputy chair of Russia's Security Council, made these remarks on Telegram in response to the US President Donald Trump signing the legislation on Friday.
The law targets Russia's energy and defense sectors, financial entities, and the nation's so-called "shadow fleet" of tankers, while also granting the US president the authority to impose tariffs up to 100% on major purchasers of Russian oil and gas. Medvedev's comments come amid the ongoing fifth year of Russia's war in Ukraine, with Moscow accusing Ukraine and Western countries of involvement in terrorist activities.
India has maintained its energy sourcing decisions are driven by national interest, buying energy from diverse sources, and expressed concerns over the implications for energy security, international markets, and bilateral ties.
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