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Zelenskyy dials Modi ahead of Abu Dhabi peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Modi expressed India's willingness to assist in achieving a peaceful resolution and emphasized dialogue and diplomacy. India's past peace proposal included suggestions for a ceasefire and protection of Indian seafarers in the Black Sea. Peace talks involving Russia, Ukraine, and the US are set to occur in Abu Dhabi.
EAM S Jaishankar attends G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting in US
Jaishankar, who arrived in Atlanta late Thursday evening, interacted with his counterparts from several countries ahead of the meeting. He said the G20 "must work together to confront these threats, to strengthen our economic resilience, to safeguard our markets and the economies that they sustain..."
Jaishankar at UNGA highlights AI, says nations should shape own technology paths
S Jaishankar addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly and highlighted the significance of artificial intelligence. He affirmed the right of nations to develop their own AI models aligned with national priorities. Jaishankar emphasized mutual respect in technology access and the need for cultural understanding in a globalized world. He pointed out the challenges faced by the Global South amid crises in food, fuel, and finance.
Jaishankar-Lavrov meet: Annual summit; BRICS Parliamentary Forum on agenda
EAM S Jaishankar and Sergey Lavrov met in New York during the UN General Assembly's High-Level Week. They talked about Russian-Indian cooperation and various global developments including the Ukraine crisis. Jaishankar emphasized the ongoing efforts to strengthen strategic ties between India and Russia. Additionally, he had discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi regarding the Gulf conflict.
Jaishankar meets Russia, Iran foreign ministers at UNGA days after Trump signs sanctions law
During the UN General Assembly, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conferred with officials from Russia and Iran, highlighting vital areas like bilateral ties, BRICS collaboration, and the Gulf conflict. He reaffirmed India's focus on energy security in light of recent US sanctions. Furthermore, Jaishankar participated in discussions with the Gulf Cooperation Council to fortify partnerships, alongside co-chairing a dialogue centered on the ramifications of artificial intelligence on maritime security.
EAM Jaishankar signs UN Convention against Cybercrime on UNGA sidelines
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar signed the UN Convention against Cybercrime on the sidelines of UNGA81, calling it a step towards stronger international cooperation for a safer digital future. He also met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and co-chaired an India-GCC meeting that reviewed cooperation and welcomed FTA negotiations.
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Russian president Putin assures India of uninterrupted supply of energy, fertilisers
Russia has assured India of uninterrupted supplies of energy and fertilisers amid disruptions from the West Asia crisis, as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Jaishankar and Russian officials also discussed expanding economic ties. Bilateral trade has nearly quadrupled from $13 billion in FY22 to almost $60 billion in FY26, but the trade imbalance has widened sharply from $6.6 billion to over $50 billion.

Jaishankar meets Putin in Moscow, discusses bilateral ties and global developments
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. They discussed bilateral ties and global and regional developments. This visit precedes President Putin's expected trip to New Delhi for the BRICS summit. Minister Jaishankar also met with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. Both leaders focused on expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation.

Jaishankar to visit Russia on August 23-24, co-chair India-Russia inter-governmental commission
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Russia on August 23-24. He will co-chair the 27th session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission. Jaishankar is visiting Russia at the invitation of First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. During his visit, Jaishankar will also meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Discussions will focus on bilateral cooperation and regional and global issues.

India-US ties not criteria for India-Russia relations: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov affirmed Russia's full respect for India's national interests and independent foreign policy, asserting that India's ties with other nations do not benchmark New Delhi-Moscow relations. He praised India's stance on Russian oil imports despite US pressure, highlighting their "particularly privileged strategic partnership" and extensive bilateral agenda.

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov to meet EAM S Jaishankar in Moscow on August 21
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is scheduled to meet with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on August 21, according to Lavrov's ministry. This meeting occurs amidst strengthened relations between Moscow and New Delhi, particularly after the U.S. imposed higher tariffs on Indian imports due to its purchases of Russian oil, highlighting their strategic partnership.

EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Russia, Iran, Mexico on sidelines of BRICS Summit
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in bilateral discussions with his counterparts from Russia, Iran, and Mexico on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The discussions encompassed cooperation, regional developments, and global issues like West Asia, SCO, health, digital advancement, technology and space.

EAM Jaishankar meets Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on G20 sidelines in Johannesburg
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg to strengthen India-Russia ties amid shifting global geopolitics. This comes as US-Russia relations show signs of improvement, potentially benefiting India's business engagements with Russia.

EAM Jaishankar calls UN a 'prisoner of the past,' demands Global South's due role in UNSC
India has called for urgent reforms in international decision-making structures, emphasizing the need to expand the United Nations Security Council to include more representation from Asia, Africa, and South America. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted this at the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in New York, stressing that these regions deserve proper representation in both permanent and elected categories.

Jaishankar raises safety of Indian nationals in meeting with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Astana during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. They discussed bilateral relations, noting progress since their last meeting. Jaishankar raised concerns about Indian nationals in conflict zones, urging their safe return. The meeting precedes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Moscow.

Russia, India closer to joint military equipment production : Minister Lavrov
Russia and India have made progress in talks on joint production of military equipment, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Lavrov said the cooperation was strategic and would ensure security on the Eurasian continent. Moscow respected India's desire to diversify its military hardware suppliers and was ready to support manufacturing necessary items in India.

India-Russia relations reflect geopolitical realities, strategic convergence and mutual benefit: Jaishankar
On his part, Lavrov said the relations between India and Russia are very long and very good and it's good to see that they're moving on consistently in the present moment. On Tuesday, Jaishankar held a "comprehensive and productive" meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Manturov on the bilateral economic cooperation during which they witnessed the signing of some "very important" agreements related to the construction of the future power-generating units of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu.

Indian and Russian EAMs discuss Modi-Putin meet, burning issues
"Our relations have been very strong, very steady. And I think we have lived up to a special and privileged strategic partnership. This year we have already met six times, and this is our 7th meeting," Jaishankar said, noting that forums like G20, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Asean and BRICS allowed many more regular contacts.

Jaishankar meets Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Jakarta, discusses Ukraine, bilateral economic issues
Thursday's meeting was the first ministerial meet since the failed mutiny in Russia. Earlier, both the PM and the NSA had telephoned Russian President Vladimir Putin and NSA Nikolai Patrushev, respectively, in what can be described as a show of support for Putin. Doval and Patrushev are expected to meet on the sidelines of the BRICS NSA meet to be held in South Africa later this month.

Discussion ongoing for converting Rupee accumulated by Russia into other currencies: Lavrov
Lavrov said, “As for the rupee, this is a problem. We have accumulated billions of rupees in accounts in Indian banks. We need to use this money, but to do this, these rupees must be transferred into another currency, and this is being discussed now.”

India and Russia discuss ties, trade in national currencies
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held wide-ranging talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on overall bilateral cooperation, the Ukraine conflict and regional as well as global issues of mutual interest. The talks took place at a beach resort in Benaulim on the sidelines of a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

S Jaishankar to meet Russia's Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister ahead of SCO meet
Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar is set to meet his Chinese and Russian counterparts in Goa to prepare for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting. The SCO would focus on building an inclusive and secure Eurasia. The Indian-Chinese meeting will focus on the disengagement in the Ladakh sector along the Line of Actual Control, calling for status quo restoration. Meanwhile, the Russian-Indian talks will focus on Putin's India visit and increasing trade in national currencies and investments in the two countries as well as geopolitical developments.

EAM Jaishankar likely to travel to Moscow in early Nov
Foreign minister S Jaishankar is planning to travel to Moscow in November, his maiden trip to Russia since the outbreak of the Ukraine war, eyeing to discuss energy security, food security, commodity trade and other topics of strategic partnership.

Russia major partner of India in many domains, discussed range of issues with Lavrov: Jaishankar
"We discussed a number of issues. Some part of my meeting was focused on our bilateral cooperation because Russia is a major partner in many domains," Jaishankar said. He was responding to a question by PTI on his meeting with Lavrov as he spoke to a group of Indian reporters Saturday after wrapping up the New York leg of his visit to the US with his address to the UN General Assembly high-level session.

Foreign minister Jaishankar meets US' Anthony Blinken, Russia's Sergey Lavrov in Bali
With Lavrov, Jaishankar discussed steps to further the bilateral economic and security agenda following last week's call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two ministers also discussed the Ukraine conflict and the Afghan situation, officials said.

PM Narendra Modi meets Sergey Lavrov; expresses willingness to contribute to peace efforts
Lavrov on his part handed over a message to Modi on behalf of President Vladimir Putin. Russia has hailed India's balanced and neutral position on the Ukraine crisis. The Russian Foreign Minister who has been only visiting Foreign Minister to have met Modi during the last couple months briefed the Prime Minister on the situation in Ukraine, including the ongoing peace negotiations, officials informed.

India-Russia partnership steady & strong: Jaishankar
The India-Russia partnership is unique and has remained remarkably steady and strong in a world of rapid geopolitical changes, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday during bilateral talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.

Russia assures India; says no to military alliance with China
The statement on China and stand on Pakistan are significant amid the India-China disengagement process along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and ahead of Russian Foreign Minister’s trip to Islamabad.

Jaishankar conveys to Russian counterpart India's viewpoint on Indo-Pacific
At the joint presser after the talks, Jaishankar said the discussions were warm, comprehensive and productive. "We talked about long-standing partnership in nuclear, space and defence sectors," Jaishankar said.
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