Friday, 24 March, 2023
TopicIndia-Russia relations

Topic: India-Russia relations

‘India has a substantial, time-tested relationship with Russia,’ says Jaishankar in Moscow

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian Deputy PM Denis Manturov and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during his two-day visit to Moscow – first since the war began.

‘Hope to see India benefiting from Russian oil price cap,’ says US Treasury Secy Janet Yellen

The US and its G7 nations aim to prevent Russia from profiting from oil after its invasion of Ukraine while ensuring that most of its oil continues to flow to global markets.

Stronger energy ties, more trade to dominate agenda when Modi meets Putin today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting Friday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Uzbekistan.

India-Russia working on new payment system for defence deals amid more sanctions

While New Delhi & Moscow had worked out a simpler system for payments, secondary sanctions imposed on Russia have led to fresh challenges.

IS suicide bomber ‘plotting’ terrorist attack against Indian leader detained in Russia

A member of the Islamic State, recruited in Turkey by one of the leaders of the terrorist organization, the bomber was detained by Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) officers.

Not dependent on Ukraine for engines, want to be part of Make in India initiative, says Russia

India had procured gas turbine engines from Ukraine & handed over to Russia to install them on the Admiral Grigorovich-class guided-missile stealth frigates being made for the Navy.

Moscow asks MEA to intervene as HC detains Russian cargo ship at Cochin port   

Kerala High Court Monday asked MV MAIA-1 — anchored in Cochin port — to be arrested until it pays dues to tune of $23,503 (approx. Rs 19 lakh) to Estonian firm Bunker Partner OU.

‘India’s ties with Russia very different than ours,’ says Boris Johnson

The British Prime Minister pointed out India had been very strong in its condemnation of the Bucha atrocities.

US warns India of ‘significant and long-term’ consequences if it aligns with Russia

President Biden’s top economic adviser Brian Deese said US have been disappointed by both China and India’s decisions, in the context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

We have similar foreign policies, says Lavrov, and tempts India with oil & weapons

In a rushed visit to India, Russian foreign minister met PM Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar as he sought to enhance bilateral ties amid concerns over fallout of Ukraine war.

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Defence

The Defence Services Staff College in Wellington | Image credit: dssc.gov.in

In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College

As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband. 

Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory

No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.