Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recent times has become more vocal on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, saying India is ready to play a more decisive role in peace talks. He also visited Ukraine last month and said India was never a neutral observer and has sided with peace.
Several Indians were reportedly duped into joining the Russian Army to fight the battle in Ukraine against their wishes. India raised the matter strongly with Russian authorities after the death of two Indians, saying it was 'unacceptable' to find its citizens in a warzone in another country.
The relations between India and Russia have been on an upswing despite Western pressure over the Ukraine conflict, as India has continued to rely on Russian oil and defence exports. Putin has expressed his admiration for PM Modi several times in the past.
Military and economic ties between Russia and North Korea have increased significantly after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. North Korea is believed to have supplied Russia with artillery munitions and ballistic missiles in exchange for sophisticated weapon systems and aid.
During his hour-long address, Biden repeatedly slammed his "predecessor" Donald Trump and Republicans for threatening US democracy and bowing down to Russia. He also tackled Republicans on economic issues, taxes and healthcare and accused them of trying to bury the truth of the 2021 Capitol attack.
Yulia Navalnaya is set to meet European foreign ministers in Brussels, where they plan to send a strong message of support to Russian freedom fighters and honour Navalny's memory.
The Russian President also lauded India's 'Make in India' initiative and expressed confidence that New Delhi will not "play games" against Moscow on the international stage. Last month, Putin invited PM Modi to Russia during a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
Putin has expressed appreciation for PM Modi numerous times in the past as both leaders share very cordial relations. Earlier this month, Putin said that he was surprised by the Indian PM's tough stance on defending the national security interests of India.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov noted that India is an important partner to Russia and that Jaishankar had already met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. Jaishankar and Lavrov undertook several steps to boost cooperation in their bilateral meeting earlier today.
A person claiming to be "a student from St Petersburg" used a nearly identical, AI-generated representation of the Russian President and asked Putin about rumours surrounding him using a body double. The Russian President was momentarily surprised by this unexpected encounter.
"I believe this will only benefit us. I think this will only help us to develop logistics," said Russian President Vladimir Putin at a forum on Tuesday.
If Putin travels to Beijing, it would be his first visit to his "allied nation" ever since Putin launched a so-called "special military operation" against Ukraine.
The special message which was published by state media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), "appreciated that the strong and wise Russian people have made proud history and culture for a long time since they took their deep roots in their vast land".
Putin could be seen twisting his legs while his Belarusian counterpart was making crucial points on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
G20 summit 2022: Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, the chief of support for G-20 events, said Vladimir Putin’s decision not to come was “the best for all of us.”
The Modi-Putin conversation in Samarkand was widely carried by the mainstream American media.
From expensive watch, suits collection to lavish property, private yatch, planes and choppers, Russian President Vladimir Putin, a serious politician who puts country's national interest first in all matters, does not compromise on his lifestlye.
The Russian President had also demanded an immediate end of Ukraine 'military operations'.
India, Russia are expected to ink more than 10 bilateral agreements including issues like- connectivity, shipping, space, military-technical cooperation, science and technology, education, and culture.
At a media briefing, MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that Putin will pay an official visit to India on December 6 for the 21st India-Russia annual summit.
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