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US NSA meets Russian Security Council amid n-treaty tensions
Moscow, Oct 22 (IANS) US National Security Adviser John Bolton met Russia’s Security Council on Monday for the first round of talks to address the deteriorating bilateral relations between both nuclear powers after Washington said it intended to withdraw from the landmark nuclear arms control treaty.
Bolton was on a two-day visit to meet Russian authorities after US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that Moscow had violated the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty and Washington planned to withdraw as a result.
Russia has dismissed Trump’s claims.
The nuclear disarmament treaty was signed on December 8, 1987 by then US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachov.
Bolton met his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev here prior to a meeting on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Efe news reported.
The top US official also had plans to meet Yury Ushakov, an adviser to Putin and with Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Ushakov said that the talks would examine the current state of bilateral relations, according to Russia, were “in a terrible state”.
The treaty banned both nuclear powers from owning, producing or deploying medium-range nuclear weapons including cruise missiles with a range between 500 and 5,500 km.
Prior to Bolton’s arrival, Russian Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Kremlin expected that the US NSA will provide an explanation for Trump’s move.
“The breaking of the INF Treaty’s provisions forces Russia to take measures on ensuring its own security,” he said, noting that in the future Washington could start directly developing the systems banned under the treaty.
“If this system is developed, steps from other countries, and in this case of Russia, on restoring balance in this sphere are needed,” he said. The Russian President has stated this many times, Peskov said.
The Kremlin spokesman stressed that the US was in violation of the treaty, while Russia remained committed to the document.
Moscow expected Bolton to “clarify the issue concisely and in a professional manner”, said Deputy Minister Serguéi Riabkov.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.