The verbal battle between U.S. President Donald Trump and former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has reached a perilous peak. It all began with Trump's assertion that India and Russia could destroy their dead economy together.
Following this statement, Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, responded sharply, citing the 'Dead Hand.' The 'Dead Hand' was a system created during the Cold War by the Soviet Union (now Russia). This automated response system would launch a nuclear counterattack if the Soviet Union was attacked, even if its leadership was incapacitated. Medvedev's statement serves as a chilling reminder of Cold War nuclear tensions.
Medvedev's Warning to Trump
On his Telegram channel, Putin's ally Dmitry Medvedev addressed Trump's remarks, suggesting he should remember movies like his favorite, 'The Walking Dead'. He emphasized that Trump should not forget how dangerous the 'dead hand' could be.
How Did the Controversy Start?
On his Truth Social platform, Trump announced a 25% tariff on India and criticized both Medvedev and Russia, saying that Russia's failed former president Medvedev, who still considers himself a president, should mind his words as he is treading on extremely dangerous ground.
What Did Medvedev Say Before?
This reaction follows Medvedev's earlier statement, where he described Trump's reduction of Russia's 50-day ceasefire deadline to 10–12 days as a sign of aggression. He stated that Trump is playing a game of ultimatums with Russia, with each new ultimatum posing a threat and a step towards war.
America's Attack on BRICS Countries
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham mentioned on Fox News that if BRICS countries like India, China, and Brazil continue to purchase cheap Russian oil, the U.S. will devastate their economies. He further said that if you continue to buy Russian oil, we will unleash destruction upon you and crush your economy. Meanwhile, Trump has already labeled BRICS as a coalition challenging the American dollar and proposed imposing additional tariffs on them.
Putin Remains Silent, but Russia on Guard
Amidst the unfolding saga, Russian President Vladimir Putin has not made any public statements, while his allies have intensified their rhetoric. The Kremlin has stated it is closely monitoring the situation, especially with the U.S. deploying nuclear weapons in the UK for the first time since 2008.
