MOSCOW, Russia — External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Monday during his two-day official visit to Russia, conveying Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s good wishes and a personal communication. Jaishankar also briefed Putin on the outcome of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission meeting and highlighted growth in bilateral economic cooperation.
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Kim Jong Un, Putin Reaffirm North Korea-Russia Ties
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Russia Economy Shows Growing Signs of Strain
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Nine Killed as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Long-Range Drone and Missile Strikes
At least nine people were killed in a fresh wave of long-range drone and missile attacks exchanged between Russia and Ukraine, as both sides intensified strikes far beyond the front lines. Officials in both countries reported civilian casualties following overnight attacks on key infrastructure, warehouses and urban areas.
Donald Trump to Question Putin Over Zelenskyy’s Russia-Iran Support Claim
Trump Russia Iran Support Claim: US President Donald Trump has said he will directly ask Russian President Vladimir Putin about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s allegations […]