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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.
PM Modi speaks to Ukraine President Zelenskyy, reiterates India's support for dialogue and diplomacy to end conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the phone, during which they discussed the ongoing conflict and bilateral ties. Modi reiterated India's support for resolving the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy and offered to contribute to peace efforts.
India-US ties shift to deal-making as Trump's Iran policy looms
India must adapt to a US relationship driven by pragmatic deal-making, rethink its diaspora policy amid anti-immigrant sentiment, and play a bigger role in easing Iran tensions and shaping the global order.
Elephant, Dragon & Bear: Modi, Xi and Putin may converge at BRICS for a big power play
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin this weekend. Xi's visit marks his first trip to India in nearly seven years. Modi meets Putin on Friday, and a Modi-Xi meeting is widely expected. India's chairship focuses on practical economic cooperation and resilience. The summit's outcomes will determine the substance behind the leaders' appearances.
BRICS Summit: Arctic partnership to figure high in Modi-Putin meet
India and Russia are ramping up their collaboration in the Arctic, with a strong focus on resource development. A meeting between President Putin and Prime Minister Modi next week will delve into this burgeoning partnership. India is set to launch its inaugural cargo ship along the Northern Sea Route next year, promising substantial reductions in travel distance and time for European trade.
India, Russia advance military cooperation at high-level Army-to-Army talks
India and Russia are deepening their military partnership, with recent discussions focusing on enhancing mutual learning and operational synergy. This collaboration extends to defense manufacturing, space exploration, and fertilizer cooperation, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties against external pressures. Russian President Putin is also set to attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi later this year.
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Putin to attend BRICS Summit on September 12-13 in Delhi
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13. He is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit. This marks Putin's second trip to India in under a year. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi has confirmed his visit to Moscow later this year. The meetings underscore strong bilateral ties.
Russian crude supplies to India have increased, claims Sergey Lavrov
Russia has increased oil supplies to India, according to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. This comes as a crucial US waiver for purchasing Russian crude is set to expire. Lavrov met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to discuss energy trade and strengthen the strategic partnership.
As Ukraine war rages, Russian FM Lavrov calls on PM Modi; India holds its ground on diplomacy
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. They discussed Ukraine and West Asia. Prime Minister Modi reiterated India's stance on dialogue and diplomacy. Lavrov briefed the Prime Minister on bilateral cooperation. Modi conveyed greetings to President Putin. Lavrov is attending the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting.
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 President Vladimir Putin to visit India soon
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India soon, confirmed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The visit, which follows an invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is currently being prepared. Modi and Putin maintain regular contact, with the two leaders meeting at international events.
Russia developing 'privileged strategic partnership' with India: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized the development of a privileged strategic partnership with India while expanding ties with China, Iran, North Korea, and CIS countries. Lavrov highlighted the unprecedented level of mutual trust with China and significant progress with Iran and North Korea. President Putin plans to visit India this year, continuing the strong bilateral engagements.
India subject to enormous, completely unjustified pressure due to energy ties with Russia: Russian FM Lavrov
Lavrov was responding to a question about Prime Minister Modi's recent visit to Moscow and the opposition faced by India for its energy cooperation with Russia. With Russia presiding over the UN Security Council for the month of July, Lavrov is in New York to chair meetings of the Council being held under Moscow's presidency.
PM Modi Russia Visit: Russian Foreign Minister praises PM Modi's visit, calls it successful
PM Modi Russia Visit: PM Modi’s Russia visit included UN Security Council reforms and a 20-year Modi-Putin rapport. Denis Manturov highlighted 20,000 Indian students and cooperation beyond trade. Modi's visit spanned Austria, and he has met Putin 16 times, including at the 2022 SCO Summit in Samarkand. Lavrov anticipates the visit to boost bilateral chemistry and relations positively.
Modi’s Moscow trip: India could open 2 additional consulates in Russia
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit to prepare for PM Modi’s visit to Moscow on July 8-9. Discussions included the opening of two new Indian consulates in Russia and strengthening bilateral ties in defense, energy, trade, and connectivity. Modi will receive Russia’s highest state honor, Order of St Andrew the Apostle. Jaishankar also addressed the issue of Indians drafted in the Russian military for the Ukraine conflict.
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's Sergey Lavrov praises India's G20 presidency
Lavrov also said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin may meet in the future. The two had last met in Samarkand in 2022 on the sideline of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.
EAM Jaishankar, Russian counterpart Lavrov discuss East Asia Summit, G20 issues
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Jakarta to discuss the East Asia Summit and G20 issues. Jaishankar also met with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi to discuss the same topics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the ASEAN-India Summit and the East Asia Summit in Indonesia.
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.
"Worthy of a great power": Sergey Lavrov on India
Lavrov hailed India's "highly responsible" and "worthy of a great power" stance on key matters of global agenda. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the G20 meet, the Russian minister said the PM had presented "a balanced and responsible position" of the country as president of the G20.
India is economic powerhouse that cannot be dictated from abroad: Sergey Lavrov
“Those powerhouses of their respective regions and to the large extent for the world economy as China and India – you cannot ignore them and you cannot dictate to them -- that they should develop the way that will continue to enrich the West – this is colonialism,” Lavrov said during his ongoing trip to Africa.
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.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov calls on PM Modi
"Foreign Minister Lavrov briefed the Prime Minister on the situation in Ukraine, including the ongoing peace negotiations," the statement said.
Russian Foreign Minister to visit India close on heels of Wang Yi's trip
Lavrov who has made few trips abroad since Russia invaded Ukraine or what they describe as special military operations in Ukraine on February 24 could travel to India in near future, ET has learnt.
Indian PM suggests 2020 as year of implementation of 2019 Indo-Russian pacts
The Prime Minister noted that several important decisions and outcomes were reached between the two countries in 2019.
PM Modi suggests 2020 as year of implementation of key decisions arrived with Russia in 2019
This was decided when Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Modi here on Wednesday. The Prime Minister noted that several important decisions and outcomes were reached between the two countries in 2019.
Russian FM, US envoys to visit India next week
Lavrov is on a key visit to India to meet his counterpart ahead of five planned meetings between PM Modi and President Putin this year, and will be among the star attractions for the Raisina Dialogue. The escalating tensions in the Gulf region in India’s Western neighbourhood, where Russia also has huge stake, will figure during Lavrov’s meetings here.
S Jaishankar to meet his Russian, Chinese counterparts next week
This will be Jaishankar’s first meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in his current capacity.
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