Is Russia drifting towards China? Jaishankar responds to Putin's intent to bolster ties with Beijing
India TV NewsSingapore: Russia is a country with which India has always had a positive relationship and both countries have taken extra care to look after each other's interests, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday, as he dismissed the notion that Moscow is drifting towards China. Soon after winning the next term, President Putin asserted to bolster relations with Beijing and later local media reported he may meet his Chinese counterpart in China's national capital in May. Indian leader vows to boost relations with Russia Earlier on Monday, Modi extended greetings to Vladimir Putin for re-electing as Russian President for the next six years. Look forward to working together to further strengthen the time-tested Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia in the years to come," PM Modi wrote for his "friend" Putin.