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Business Insider
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Russian officials say they aren't worried about Trump's 50-day tariff ultimatum
Top officials in Russia say it can withstand the secondary tariffs that President Donald Trump has threatened if Russian leader Vladimir Putin does not reach a Ukraine war deal soon. Trump had on Monday told reporters that if no peace deal is agreed upon in 50 days, he would introduce a 100% tariff on Russia, as well as sanctions on buyers of Russian oil. "Well, at the end of 50 days, if we don't have a deal, it's going to be too bad," he said, calling the economic penalties "very severe." The Kremlin's biggest voices have, in return, openly scoffed at the threat. "Trump issued a theatrical ultimatum to the Kremlin. The world shuddered, expecting the consequences," wrote Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's former president, on social media on Tuesday. "Russia didn't care," added Medvedev, who is now deputy chairman of Russia's security council, second in rank to Putin. At a bilateral meeting in China on Tuesday, Russia's foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, said his country was already holding out against the slew of Western sanctions imposed for the invasion of Ukraine. "We are coping, I have no doubt that we will cope," Lavrov said, per Russian state media outlet TASS. Sergey Mironov, a prominent politician in Russia's state duma, mocked Trump's tariffs as likely calculated by "a random number generator" or generative artificial intelligence. "Russia will certainly take the threats into account, but this will not affect the course and goals of the SVO," Mironov wrote on Telegram, referring to the war, which Russia calls a "special military operation." A Reuters report on Tuesday also cited three unnamed sources close to the Kremlin, who said that Putin believes Russia's economy and military will shake off the new measures Trump proposed. Everyone is frustrated, except Russia The Russian response comes as Trump says he's growing annoyed with Putin at the lack of progress on a deal. In January, the president said he'd been confident he could broker a Ukraine peace agreement just days after his inauguration. On Monday, the president told reporters he'd tried to strike a deal with the Russian leader four times. "My conversations with him are very pleasant, and then the missiles go off at night," Trump said. This year has seen a marked surge in the number of missiles and drones fired by Russia at Ukrainian cities per night. Given the heavy sanctions already imposed by the West on Russia, Trump's new tariffs would have a more noticeable impact on China and India, who are by far the largest buyers of Russian oil. Turkey and Brazil are also customers. The 50-day deadline barely seemed to shake the Russian markets, with the Moscow Exchange Index jumping 2.73% on Monday and another 1.58% on Tuesday. In Ukraine, front-page headlines painted the ultimatum as too tepid to inspire faith among Ukrainians, who know the president can often change his mind on foreign policy. Konstantin Kosachev, a Russian senator, wrote on Monday of the grace period: "And in 50 days, oh how much can change both on the battlefield and in the mood of those in power in the US and NATO." The White House did not respond to a request for comment sent outside regular business hours by Business Insider.
Hindustan Times
01-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Range Rover SV Masara Edition launched in India at ₹4.99 crore. Restricted to only 12 units
The Range Rover SV Masara Edition is exclusive to India and only 12 units have been produced, most of which are booked Check Offers Bringing its second India-exclusive special edition to the market, JLR has launched the new Range Rover SV Masara Edition, priced at ₹ 4.99 crore (ex-showroom). The new Range Rover SV Masara Edition is developed for India by Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) division and takes inspiration from the rare blue sapphire found in the Himalayas. This is the brand's second India-exclusive edition after the Range Rover SV Ranthambore Edition launched last year, and much like the former, the new Masara Edition will be restricted to just 12 units. Range Rover SV Masara Edition: What's Special? The new Masara Edition traces its origins to the blue sapphire found in the Himalayas. Masara translates to sapphire in Sanskrit, further establishing its India connect. The luxury SUV sports a special satin-finish blue paint hue that looks fantastic, and is complemented by the silver chrome and Corinthian Bronze accents on the grille, bumpers, and sides. The 'SV' badging across the exterior ensures it tells you this is a special Range Rover. The Masara Edition rides on 23-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels finished in silver and bronze, with black brake calipers. The cabin gets the blue and cream colour scheme with ash veneer and ceramic white finish all across, including specially embroidered seats inspired by the blue sapphire The cabin also continues the blue theme and features a blue and cream dual-tone finish, with seats upholstered in premium perlino leather and complemented by a light cream ash burr veneer and a white ceramic finish. The special edition features embroidered seats that mimic the design of the sapphire, while personalised scatter cushions are available in a contrasting colour option. The scuff plates on all four doors adorn the 'SV Bespoke' branding, as well as the 'Masāra' Edition' and '1 of 12' designation. The Masara Edition comes with all the bells and whistles including a refrigerator, electrically operable tray table and cupholders, a panoramic sunroof, reclining and massaging rear seats, and more Based on the Range Rover SV, you get all the niceness of the special luxury SUV, including the electrically operable tray table, the rear seat entertainment package, a refrigerator between the second row seats, and electrically deployable cupholders. You also get the 12.3-inch digital instrument console, a 13.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a panoramic sunroof, a Meridian sound system, wireless charging, and more. On the safety front, the Range Rover SV packs multiple airbags, ESC, a 360-degree camera, advanced driver assistance systems and more. Range Rover SV Masara Edition: Specifications Powering the Range Rover Masāra Edition is the 4.4-litre V8 turbocharged petrol engine tuned for 607 bhp and 750 Nm of peak torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels. This behemoth of an SUV can sprint from 0-100 kmph in 4.5 seconds, while being equally capable off-road with a water-wading depth of 900 mm. The Range Rover SV Masara Edition arrives in India from the UK as a full import In terms of competition, the new Range Rover SV takes on the Mercedes-Maybach GLS, Bentley Bentayga, and Rolls-Royce Cullinan. However, the new Masara Edition gets an edge in terms of exclusivity, in a space that's already made for some highly exclusive individuals. JLR India says that nearly all 12 models have been booked. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 01 Jun 2025, 12:50 PM IST
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Range Rover SV Masara edition launched in India at Rs 4.99 crores: Rare 12-Unit Edition
British luxury marque Range Rover has launched the exclusive Range Rover SV Masara Edition in India, priced at Rs 4.99 crore (ex-showroom). This ultra-luxurious SUV is limited to just 12 units nationwide. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Interested customers can book the SUV by visiting their nearest authorised dealerships, while delivery timelines will be announced shortly. This latest ultra-limited bespoke SUV is crafted specially for India and is handcrafted by the Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) division. Range Rover says that the name Masāra has its origin in Sanskrit and takes inspiration from the rare Sapphires from the Himalayan region. The luxury SUV features a deep satin blue exterior paint finish, that takes inspiration from the unique sapphires found in the Himalayan region and the soft but deep tones of the blue mountainous region. The opulent blue exterior is complemented by the bespoke finish pack of silver chrome and the warm tones of Corinthian Bronze. The colour effect is extended to the roof and mirror caps, and the 'RANGE ROVER' badge on the bonnet and tailgate is finished in copper. The SUV also comes with massive 23-inch Oblivion 1077 diamond-turned wheels with gloss dark grey contrast and black callipers. Moving inside, the luxury SUV gets SV Bespoke luxury and craftsmanship treatment with a combination of dark blue and beige cabin with contrast stitching. One of the standout elements is the use of light cream Ash Burr veneer, which sweeps across the cabin, adding a sense of natural warmth and radiant texture. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This rich, open-pore wood finish elevates the ambience, offering a tactile reminder of handcrafted attention to detail. Volkswagen Golf GTI first drive review: Fast, Fun, Flawless? | TOI Auto What sets the Masāra Edition apart are its bespoke touches. This limited-edition SUV features exclusive paint options, custom accents, and specially designed alloy wheels. The seats are unique to this variant, distinguished by intricate embroidery and paired with personalised scatter cushions that add both comfort and character. Additional exclusivity comes in the form of SV Bespoke-branded tread plates, clearly marking each unit with a 'Masāra Edition' script and an individual '1 of 12' designation—underlining the rarity of this highly limited run. The Masāra Edition will be offered in a four-seater layout, designed to offer a true first-class experience. At the rear, a fixed centre console separates two individual lounge-style seats, emphasising comfort and exclusivity. Enhancing the rear cabin ambience further are two premium cushions—one in blue, the other in beige—each embossed with the Masāra Edition signature. In terms of features, the luxury SUV gets a 13.1-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system, 13.7-inch digital instrument cluster, rear entertainment 11.4-inch touchscreens, a 35-speaker, 1,600W Meridian Signature Sound System with active noise cancellation, an 8-inch touchscreen controller that adjusts the rear seats, Cabin air purification, Digital LED' headlights with DRLs, 3D Surround Camera system and more. Talking about the powertrain, the Range Rover Masara edition is powered by a 4.4-litre, V8 twin-turbo petrol engine which puts out 615 PS of power and 750Nm of torque. It comes paired with an 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission which sends power to all four wheels. Discover everything about the automotive world at Times of India.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Deputy mayor who aimed missiles at Mariupol killed in explosion in Russia's Stavropol
Zaur Gurtsiev, Deputy Mayor of the Russian city of Stavropol who led the airborne part of the operation to capture Mariupol, has been killed in a nighttime explosion on the night of 28-29 May. Source: Governor of Stavropol on Telegram; RIA Novosti; Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation in the Stavropol Krai; Astra and SHOT Telegram channels Quote from the governor of the Stavropol Krai: "Zaur Alexandrovich Gurtsiev, a veteran of the SVO [special military operation, the name given by Russian propaganda to the war against Ukraine – ed.] and participant in the Time of Heroes programme, has been killed as a result of a nighttime incident on Chekhov Street in Stavropol." Details: The official said that law enforcement agencies and special services are working at the scene. The investigation is ongoing. The governor added that the theory of this "terrorist attack" having a "Ukrainian influence" is also being considered. In September 2024, Gurtsiev was appointed first deputy mayor of Stavropol. Russian propagandists said that two people had been killed in a grenade explosion on Chekhov Street in Stavropol. The city's mayor Ivan Ulyanchenko specified that two men had been killed in the explosion, which occurred near a residential building. Background: In 2024, Russia decided to launch programmes to train and recruit participants in the war against Ukraine for government agencies and state-owned companies. These plans emerged after Russian ruler Vladimir Putin announced at the United Russia party congress the need to create similar programmes at regional level. In particular, in May 2025, the authorities of North Ossetia appointed 34-year-old Yuri Abaev, a former Russian army officer who goes by the alias Buyvol, whom Ukraine's Defence Intelligence has identified as one of the killers of Ukrainian prisoners of war, as the new Minister of Labour and Social Protection. In December 2024, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his assistant were killed in an explosion in Moscow. The day before, the Security Service of Ukraine served the general with a notice of suspicion in absentia. In April 2025, a car exploded in the city of Balashikha near the Russian capital Moscow, killing a lieutenant general of the Russian Ministry of Defence. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
'Elon Musk behaved badly. He gives ...,' says Russian President Vladimir Putin's close ally Ramzan Kadyrov
Elon Musk with Tesla car. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been accused of disabling a Cybertruck owned by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. Kadyrov, who is a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin and has led Chechnya since 2007, alleged that the tech billionaire remotely disabled the vehicle. In a post shared on the messaging platform Telegram, Kadyrov expressed his discontent and described Musk's actions as 'not manly." Take a look at the post here: In the post, Kadyrov wrote (translated from Chechen): 'Elon Musk behaved badly. He gives expensive gifts from the heart, and then remotely turns them off. You probably remember his gift - the Cybertruck, which we equipped with a machine gun and sent to the SVO. The machine coped with combat missions perfectly. Demonstrated manoeuvrability and good protection for the crew. So, recently, Musk remotely turned off the Cybertruck. This is not manly. We had to tow the iron horse. How is that possible, Elon? Is that how it is done?' Elon Musk denied gifting Ramzan Kadyrov Earlier, Kadyrov shared a video showing the Cybertruck outfitted with what appeared to be a machine gun, implying that Musk had gifted him the vehicle. "We received a Tesla Cybertruck from the esteemed Elon Musk. I was pleased to test this new technology and personally witnessed why it's rightfully called the 'Cyberbeast," Kadyrov said in a statement at that time, Benzinga reports. However, Musk has denied gifting the Cybertruck to Kadyrov, the report added. Moreover, how the Chechen leader obtained the vehicle remains unclear, especially since US sanctions prohibit direct exports of Cybertrucks to Chechnya. In another news, former NBA star–turned–sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal parted ways with two of his Tesla Cybertrucks after being disappointed by their limited driving range. Despite one of them being custom-modified, he decided to sell both last week and has since invested in a Cadillac Escalade IQ, praising it for delivering superior performance on the same amount of energy.
