India, Russia warn against terror groups operating from Afghanistan
3 years, 3 months ago

India, Russia warn against terror groups operating from Afghanistan

India Today  

India and Russia believe that foreign militant groups operating from Afghanistan pose a threat to Central Asia and to India and agreed to deepen anti-terrorism cooperation at a meeting of their national security chiefs on Wednesday, officials said. India and Russia were both deeply concerned at the developments in Afghanistan, an Indian government official said, following a meeting between Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in New Delhi. Read: NSA Ajit Doval holds high-level meet with Russian counterpart over Afghanistan situation The two sides agreed the Taliban must be held to their promises, which included respect for basic human rights, including for women, and not to allow their territory to be used by militants groups. Nikolay Patrushev and Ajit Doval discussed the deepening of bilateral security cooperation with a focus on further cooperation on anti-terrorism, combating illegal migration and drug trafficking, Russia's Security Council said in a statement.

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Russia likely to allow free visa entry to Indians: Here's how it will strengthen ties with New Delhi
1 week, 2 days ago

Russia likely to allow free visa entry to Indians: Here's how it will strengthen ties with New Delhi

India TV News  

In what comes as a significant update for visitors planning to go Russia, Moscow is likely to allow visa-free travel to Indians. Indians eligible for e-visas since 2023 Moreover, Indians have been made eligible to get e-visas since August 2023, which generally takes four days to get processed. Reports also suggest that in 2023, India ranked among the top five …

How Assad’s fall in Syria will embolden terror groups in India
1 week, 4 days ago

How Assad’s fall in Syria will embolden terror groups in India

Firstpost  

As if Islamabad, Kabul, and Dhaka were not enough, the most recent addition of Syria to the list of anarchic ‘badlands’ and failed states will intensify Delhi’s terror threats multifold In the last four years, the toppling of functional governments led by democratically elected leaders in Afghanistan and Bangladesh and the autocratic Assad regime in Syria by Islamic terrorist organisations, …

Defence ties in focus at Rajnath-Putin meeting
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2 weeks ago

Defence ties in focus at Rajnath-Putin meeting

Hindustan Times  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, with a focus on bilateral defence cooperation as the two leaders stressed the “immense potential” of the India-Russia partnership, according to an official statement. On the second day of his visit, Rajnath also met his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov and asked Moscow to speed up the delivery …

Navigating defence alliances: A look at India's military ties with US and Russia
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Navigating defence alliances: A look at India's military ties with US and Russia

India Today  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Russia is a testament to India's enduring military partnership with Moscow. INDIA'S DEFENCE TIES WITH THE US India’s defence ties with the US gained momentum after the 2005 Civil Nuclear Agreement, with the relationship evolving through agreements like Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement, Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement, and Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement. …

Defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Russia
4 weeks ago

Defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Russia

India Today  

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to visit Russia from December 8 to 10, as reported by Russia’s state news agency, TASS, citing sources within military circles in New Delhi. Kaliningrad houses key Russian military installations, including the Baltic Fleet, which plays a pivotal role in the country’s defence strategy. India and Russia have long-standing military ties, with Russia …

Russian President Vladimir Putin likely to visit India next year
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1 month ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin likely to visit India next year

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin may visit India next year as part of a laid down structure between the two countries for reciprocal annual visits by their leaders, diplomatic sources said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited the Russian President to visit India when the two leaders held summit talks in Moscow in July. Earlier on Tuesday, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry …

Putin to visit India for first time since Ukraine war
1 month ago

Putin to visit India for first time since Ukraine war

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi India and Russia are preparing for a visit by President Vladimir Putin though the dates are yet to be finalised, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian president Vladimir Putin As Kyiv marked 1,000 days since the start of the Russian invasion, Peskov said Moscow appreciates efforts by all countries to solve …

'Russia will never dare to tell India how to deal with China...': Kremlin on Putin's role in border issue
1 month ago

'Russia will never dare to tell India how to deal with China...': Kremlin on Putin's role in border issue

India TV News  

Moscow: India achieved a big diplomatic victory in Russia's Kazan after years of negotiations on border issues with China. The issue seemed resolved when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting last month on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. Although the Kremlin did not clarify whether it had played any role, spokesman Dmitry …

India, Russia sign MoU to cooperate on Pantsir air defence systems
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1 month, 1 week ago

India, Russia sign MoU to cooperate on Pantsir air defence systems

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Russia’s main armaments export firm and an Indian state-run defence company have signed an agreement to cooperate on jointly developing variants of the Pantsir air defence missile and gun system, a move aimed at bolstering the country’s air defence capabilities. Russia continues to be the main supplier of defence hardware to India, accounting for close to 60% of …

India deserves to be in list of global superpowers: Putin
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India deserves to be in list of global superpowers: Putin

Deccan Chronicle  

Moscow: India deserves to be included in the list of global superpowers as its economy is currently growing faster than in any other country, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. Addressing the plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi on Thursday, Putin also said Russia is developing relations with India in all directions and there is a great …

India's Energy Security: A Crucial Meeting with Russia
2 months ago

India's Energy Security: A Crucial Meeting with Russia

India Today  

India and Russia meet in Kazan, marking a significant moment in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses India's willingness to provide all cooperation for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, highlighting the crucial role Russia plays in meeting India's energy security.

Jaishankar Emphasizes India-Russia Relations' Enduring Nature, Denies Negative Impact
2 months ago

Jaishankar Emphasizes India-Russia Relations' Enduring Nature, Denies Negative Impact

Firstpost  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasizes the enduring nature of India-Russia relations, saying that Moscow has never done anything to impact India's interests negatively. He argues that as an Asian nation, India should leverage opportunities that align with its national interests, particularly in the natural resource sector.

Rebalancing India's Great Power Relations: A Crucial Moment for the Indo-Pacific
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rebalancing India's Great Power Relations: A Crucial Moment for the Indo-Pacific

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in the sixth Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., has raised hopes of consolidating security cooperation among the four leading maritime democracies in the Indo-Pacific. However, it was India's National Security Adviser's (NSA) trip to Russia in early September for the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) NSA meeting, which included a high-profile …

China and Russia concerned about growing India-US relationship, says top American diplomat
3 months, 1 week ago

China and Russia concerned about growing India-US relationship, says top American diplomat

India TV News  

Washington: Richard Verma, the US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, asserted that China and Russia were concerned about the growing India-US relationship because the latter promotes inclusivity, peace and the peaceful resolution of disputes. Verma further said the uniqueness of India-US relations is why President Joe Biden has described it as the "defining relationship of this century". …

Breaking News: Will the Russia-Ukraine War End? NSA Ajit Doval Meets President Putin | ABP News
3 months, 1 week ago

Breaking News: Will the Russia-Ukraine War End? NSA Ajit Doval Meets President Putin | ABP News

ABP News  

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval at the Konstantinovsky Palace in St. Petersburg. During the meeting, Putin proposed organizing a bilateral meeting in Kazan on October 22, where they will review the implementation of agreements made during Prime Minister Modi's visit to Moscow and outline future possibilities. Ajit Doval expressed gratitude to …

NSA Doval Holds Talks With Russian Counterpart Sergey Shoigu Amid Calls For India's Role In Peace Talks
3 months, 1 week ago

NSA Doval Holds Talks With Russian Counterpart Sergey Shoigu Amid Calls For India's Role In Peace Talks

ABP News  

New Delhi, Sep 12 National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has held wide-ranging talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu in St Petersburg and discussed important issues of "mutual interests" amid fresh calls for India's possible role in finding a solution to the Ukraine conflict. Modi's nearly nine-hour visit to Ukraine, the first by an Indian prime minister since its independence …

NSA Ajit Doval holds talks with Russian counterpart in St Petersburg
3 months, 1 week ago

NSA Ajit Doval holds talks with Russian counterpart in St Petersburg

Hindustan Times  

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has held wide-ranging talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu in St Petersburg and discussed important issues of "mutual interests" amid fresh calls for India's possible role in finding a solution to the Ukraine conflict. Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, right, shakes hands with Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, second left, at the …

India can use its position to convince Russia to join peace talks: Ukraine envoy
3 months, 1 week ago

India can use its position to convince Russia to join peace talks: Ukraine envoy

Hindustan Times  

Ukraine is looking to India to moderate dialogue with Russia since New Delhi can use its position on the global stage to convince Moscow of the need to join peace talks, Ukrainian ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk said on Wednesday. Polishchuk said Zelenskyy appreciated India’s participation in meetings on Ukraine’s peace formula The Ukrainian side expects India to share responsibility on global …

NSA Doval to visit Russia amid call for India’s role to end Ukraine conflict
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NSA Doval to visit Russia amid call for India’s role to end Ukraine conflict

Hindustan Times  

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval’s visit to Russia this week to attend a meeting of senior security officials of Brics member states will be closely watched against the backdrop of a renewed push for peace talks to end the war in Ukraine. However, Doval’s visit comes at a time when world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Italian Prime …

India Steps Up To End Russia-Ukraine War As NSA Doval Set To Lead Peace Talks In Moscow
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India Steps Up To End Russia-Ukraine War As NSA Doval Set To Lead Peace Talks In Moscow

News 18  

India is stepping up its efforts to find a path to peace amid the Russia-Ukraine war, as National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is set to visit Moscow next week, where he will attend the BRICS NSA meeting and hold crucial talks on ending the conflict Doval’s visit, slated for September 10-11, marks the beginning of India’s efforts to mediate a …

A new footing in South Asia for India-Russia friendship
4 months ago

A new footing in South Asia for India-Russia friendship

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s July visit to Moscow and this week’s trip to Ukraine revived the debate on what role Russia plays in India’s evolving strategic balance. But a closer look shows that — except for Pakistan — Russia is also playing a rising role in South Asia, aligned with India’s Neighbourhood First policy from Afghanistan to Myanmar and from …

India must walk with Kyiv, and Moscow
4 months ago

India must walk with Kyiv, and Moscow

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine will be followed very closely by India’s interlocutors in the West and Russia, given that it comes after his trip to Moscow a little more than a month ago for the summit with President Vladimir Putin. Images of Modi embracing Putin on the day a Russian strike hit Kyiv’s largest children’s hospital and …

Head-on | India’s tripolar strategy to balance US, Russia and China
4 months, 1 week ago

Head-on | India’s tripolar strategy to balance US, Russia and China

Firstpost  

As PM Modi prepares to meet Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kyiv next week, the fractious world order will be on both leaders’ minds PM Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had interacted briefly at the G7 summit in Italy in June and have spoken on the phone subsequently. Cynics in India call Modi’s Kyiv visit a belated attempt to …

India’s deputy NSA in Kyiv ahead of PM Modi’s visit
4 months, 1 week ago

India’s deputy NSA in Kyiv ahead of PM Modi’s visit

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Ukraine hopes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be able to join efforts to restore a “just peace” following the Russian invasion, the Ukrainian president’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak told India’s deputy national security adviser Pavan Kapoor on Saturday. Yermak, who is the head of the office of the president, said on X that he met Kapoor …

India responds to US criticism on PM Modi's Moscow visit
5 months ago

India responds to US criticism on PM Modi's Moscow visit

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent official visit to Moscow continues to disturb various nations, including the US. This response came after a US official recently said that they were disappointed with the Indian PM’s visit to Moscow. "PM Modi, two weeks before he went to Moscow also saw Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of G7 in …

U.S. urges India to 'utilise' ties with Russia, tell Putin to end 'illegal war' against Ukraine
5 months, 1 week ago

U.S. urges India to 'utilise' ties with Russia, tell Putin to end 'illegal war' against Ukraine

The Hindu  

Observing that India has a longstanding relationship with Russia, the U.S. has said that it has encouraged New Delhi to "utilise" that relationship with Moscow and urge President Vladimir Putin to end the "illegal war" against Ukraine. And we have encouraged India to utilise that relationship with Russia, that longstanding relationship and the unique position that they have, to urge …

India seeks to boost exports to Russia after Modi's visit
5 months, 1 week ago

India seeks to boost exports to Russia after Modi's visit

Hindustan Times  

India is exploring ways to boost its exports to Russia, including by encouraging rupee-rouble trade and pushing Moscow to lift non-tariff barriers, New Delhi said on Monday, in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow. Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanges greetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin after receiving the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, …

NSAs Doval, Sullivan discuss bilateral, regional and international concern
5 months, 1 week ago

NSAs Doval, Sullivan discuss bilateral, regional and international concern

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his United States counterpart Jake Sullivan held a wide-ranging conversation on issues of “bilateral, regional and international concern” on Friday amid frustration in Washington over the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia. NSA Ajit Doval and his US counterpart Jake Sullivan The external affairs ministry said in a readout that Doval …

​A wobbly walk: On Modi’s Moscow visit and India-Russia ties
5 months, 1 week ago

​A wobbly walk: On Modi’s Moscow visit and India-Russia ties

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Moscow visit was billed as his first “stand-alone” visit during this tenure, with officials laying stress on the purely “bilateral” framework. There was a reaffirmation of India-Russia ties as well as Mr. Modi’s obvious personal rapport with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In an increasingly polarised world, this was easier said than done, especially as Mr. Modi’s …

Doval and Sullivan hold talks amid strain in ties over Russia
5 months, 1 week ago

Doval and Sullivan hold talks amid strain in ties over Russia

The Hindu  

Amidst a strain over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Moscow this week, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval spoke to U.S. NSA Jake Sullivan on Friday evening, where they agreed to “work closely” to further advance bilateral ties. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti had warned that the U.S. should not be “taken for granted”, while Mr. Sullivan said in a …

NSA Doval, America's Sullivan Discuss Global Peace, Security In First Call Since PM Modi's Russia Visit
5 months, 1 week ago

NSA Doval, America's Sullivan Discuss Global Peace, Security In First Call Since PM Modi's Russia Visit

News 18  

Indian National Security Advisor on Friday spoke to US NSA Jake Sullivan and discussed upcoming high-level engagements under the Quad framework. Doval and Sullivan vowed to further advance India-US relations while highlighting that the bilateral relationship was built on shared values and common strategic and security interests. “The NSAs agreed to work closely to further advance India-US relations, which are …

Watch: Modi-Putin meet- What is India’s message from Moscow?
5 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Modi-Putin meet- What is India’s message from Moscow?

The Hindu  

There were many firsts to PM Modi’s two day visit to Russia, his first since the invasion of Ukraine, and his first destination for a bilateral summit in his 3rd tenure in office, the first time they held the Annual Summit since 2021, and the first time an Indian leader was awarded Russia’s. The India Russia Joint Statement issued spoke …

US pontification on PM Modi-Putin meet
5 months, 1 week ago

US pontification on PM Modi-Putin meet

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent trip to Russia and his visible bonhomie with President Vladimir Putin has expectedly irked many in the West who have been slamming the close ties between the two countries under the guise of the Ukraine war. "Don't take this relationship for granted…stand in principle against War", US Ambassador Eric Garcetti on India US ties Source: …

Modi’s visit to Russia: An urge for strategic autonomy in a polarised world
5 months, 1 week ago

Modi’s visit to Russia: An urge for strategic autonomy in a polarised world

Firstpost  

Apart from the signing of nine MoUs and agreements in areas of trade, economics, and investment in the Russian Far East for the period 2024–2029, the visit of PM Modi’s to Moscow was crucial for optics Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on a two-day visit to Russia from July 8 to 9 at the invitation of Russian President Putin. …

Modi embraces the bear as the Eagle looks on
5 months, 1 week ago

Modi embraces the bear as the Eagle looks on

New Indian Express  

These factors have expanded space for India to pursue its interests with Russia. This narrative ignores the fact that countries like Vietnam, Saudi Arabia and UAE have recently rolled out the red carpet for Putin, and many non-Western leaders have been visiting Russia. Modi addressed the Russian missile strikes in this meeting, when he invoked the ravages of war, including …

US concerned about Modi’s Moscow visit, says has been in touch with India
5 months, 2 weeks ago

US concerned about Modi’s Moscow visit, says has been in touch with India

Hindustan Times  

Washington: The US on Tuesday said that it had been in touch with India about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia and, while keeping the content of the conversation private, reiterated its concerns about India’s relationship with Russia and urged New Delhi to support efforts for an “enduring and just peace” in Ukraine. “We have had conversations with them …

Afghan common ground in India-Russia relations
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghan common ground in India-Russia relations

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia for a summit-level meeting with President Vladimir Putin caught global attention. With India and Russia having a common interest in Afghanistan’s stability, the ensuing big power competition, which is pushing Moscow into a tight Chinese economic embrace, is increasingly turning out to be a challenge. The visit by United States CENTCOM chief General …

India to remain strategic partner despite concerns over its ties with Russia: U.S.
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India to remain strategic partner despite concerns over its ties with Russia: U.S.

The Hindu  

India will continue to be a strategic partner for the U.S. despite concerns over its ties with Russia, the Biden Administration has said. On the other hand, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily news conference that the US has been quite clear about its "concerns about India's relationship with Russia." India has been stoutly defending …

After PM Modi-Putin meeting, US Pentagon's ‘we trust that India will…’ response
5 months, 2 weeks ago

After PM Modi-Putin meeting, US Pentagon's ‘we trust that India will…’ response

Hindustan Times  

The Pentagon has said the United States will continue to view India as a strategic partner and trusts that India will support efforts to realise an “enduring and just peace for Ukraine”, as as Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his historic visit to Russia. And the fact of the matter is, President Putin's war of choice has isolated Russia from …

Russia in talks for developing six more nuclear power units in India amid PM Modi's visit: Report
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia in talks for developing six more nuclear power units in India amid PM Modi's visit: Report

India TV News  

PM Modi's Russia visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's high-profile bilateral visit saw numerous agreements across several critical areas, including trade, climate change, and research. Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom said it was discussing building six more nuclear power units in India; the Russian Direct Investment Fund inked pharma, shipbuilding and education agreements; and Russia's second-largest bank spoke of efforts to …

India, Russia to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India, Russia to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030

The Hindu  

India and Russia agreed to increase bilateral trade to $100 billion dollars by 2030, including the use of national currencies to circumvent Western sanctions, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin sat down for the 22nd Annual Summit here on Tuesday. The meeting between India and Russia came under attack from Kyiv where Ukrainian President called Mr. …

Russia Broadly Agrees To Release All Indians Working For Russian Army
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia Broadly Agrees To Release All Indians Working For Russian Army

Deccan Chronicle  

Moscow: Russia has broadly heeded India's call to end the recruitment of Indians as support staff to the Russian military and ensure repatriation of those still working in the force, top sources said on Tuesday. Last month, the Ministry of External Affairs said the issue of Indian nationals serving with the Russian Army remains a matter of 'utmost concern' and …

PM Modi in Russia: U.S. says it has raised concerns with India of ties with Russia
5 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi in Russia: U.S. says it has raised concerns with India of ties with Russia

The Hindu  

The United States has raised concerns with India about its relationship with Russia amid Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, a U.S. State Department spokesperson told reporters on Monday in response to questions about a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mr. Modi met Mr. Putin in Russia on Monday in the Prime Minister's first visit since …

What lies behind arms talks between India’s Modi and Russia’s Putin?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What lies behind arms talks between India’s Modi and Russia’s Putin?

Al Jazeera  

Russia and India have a long history of collaborating on defence. India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, is making his first visit to Russia since the invasion of Ukraine to discuss issues that include defence and weapons deals. The support would be practical but would stop short of India publicly backing Russia’s war effort. A day before Modi left for Moscow …

‘War cannot solve problems,’ India’s PM Modi tells Russia’s Putin
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘War cannot solve problems,’ India’s PM Modi tells Russia’s Putin

Al Jazeera  

The killing of children is ‘unbearable’, Modi says, a day after a deadly strike on a children’s hospital in Ukraine. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told Russian President Vladimir Putin that peace is “of utmost importance” and a solution to the war in Ukraine “cannot be found on the battlefield”. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned India’s prime minister for …

Putin meets Indian prime minister in Russia on his first visit since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin meets Indian prime minister in Russia on his first visit since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Moscow on Monday for a two-day visit, his first since Russia sent troops into Ukraine, complicating the relationship between the longtime partners and pushing Russia closer to India’s rival, China. Modi thanked Putin on X for hosting him at Novo-Ogaryovo and said he was looking forward to Tuesday’s talks which he …

India, U.S. share goals to prevent Ukraine conflict from spreading, establishing Palestinian state: U.S. envoy
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India, U.S. share goals to prevent Ukraine conflict from spreading, establishing Palestinian state: U.S. envoy

The Hindu  

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the United States has had continuous communications with India about what the two can do “together” to hold Russia “to account”, the U.S. Welcoming India’s support in providing humanitarian assistance for the people of Ukraine, Mr. Garcetti said that the U.S. appreciated the strength of the strategic partnership with India to “coordinate …

PM Modi's Russia visit seeks to balance India's ties with Moscow and the West
5 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi's Russia visit seeks to balance India's ties with Moscow and the West

Firstpost  

India has been actively expanding its diplomatic efforts beyond its immediate neighborhood, engaging in significant outreach to various regions. Trade and economic relations Despite growing strategic and military ties with the US and other key Western players, India has refrained from publicly criticising Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia has had strong ties with India since the Cold War, and New …

The view from India newsletter: When Modi goes to Moscow
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The view from India newsletter: When Modi goes to Moscow

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia from July 8 to 9 where he is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin to have talks on strategic, economic and defence ties between the two countries. To put this in the context, India’s crude imports from Russia was just $2.4 billion in 2021-2022, the fiscal year before the Ukraine war began. In …

PM Modi’s Russia visit is to prepare for global uncertainty ahead
5 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi’s Russia visit is to prepare for global uncertainty ahead

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia on July 8-9 for the bilateral summit with President Vladimir Putin is integral to India’s strategic calculus as the Ukraine war is destined to escalate and the Israeli war on Hamas in Gaza shows no signs of abatement. To add to this, Pakistan under the guidance of India hater Munir Akram …

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