Mois : août 2025

Before leaving Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin knelt at the graves of Soviet pilots and sailors at Fort Richardson Memorial Cemetery, laying flowers in a solemn tribute. The cemetery honors those who delivered equipment under the Lend-Lease program during World War II. Putin also met with Archbishop Alexei of Sitka, presenting him with an icon of St. Herman of Alaska, highlighting a symbolic moment of respect and diplomacy.

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On Five Live, the broadcast focuses on India’s 79th Independence Day, highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longest address from the Red Fort. The speech centered on the ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat’ initiative, pushing for self-reliance in technology and manufacturing. A significant announcement was the plan for a next-generation GST reform, which he called a « Diwali gift to all of India, » with a government proposal suggesting a new two-rate structure of 5% and 18%. For the first time, the Prime Minister also praised the RSS from the Red Fort, calling it one of the world’s biggest NGOs, which ignited political criticism from opposition parties. Additionally, the program covers the summit in Anchorage, Alaska, between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting, held at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, addresses terms for a possible ceasefire in the Ukraine war, which began in February 2022. The agenda extends beyond the conflict to include trade, economic cooperation, and the future of the Strat Treaty on nuclear arms, which is set to expire in February 2026. This marks the first time in a decade a Russian president has been on US soil. The summit’s outcome also holds implications for India, which faces US tariffs over its import of Russian oil.

Extrait de l’épreuve Echiquier en avant-première (16/08/2025) / Samedi 16 août 2025 / Vidéo : ALP / FTV