Topic: India-Russia relations
Despite Covid, 100+ IAF personnel are in Russia on S-400 missile training as delivery nears
The delivery of the S-400 missile system was originally scheduled to begin in 2020, but the deadline was extended after payments to Moscow were delayed.
China not happy with arms supply, but Russia-India friendship unshakeable: Carnegie Moscow head
Dmitri Trenin says Russia can’t be dictated to by another country, adds that real test for India from Moscow’s perspective is how it tackles S-400 deal issue with US.
Modi-Putin 2+2 meeting shows Indian foreign policy not constrained by bloc politics
It is in the best interest of the Quad, particularly the US, to have Russia engage with a like-minded partner such as India rather than falling deeper into China’s embrace.
PM Modi thanks Russian President Putin for support in countering second Covid wave
In a telephonic conversation, the two leaders agreed to establish a '2+2 ministerial dialogue' between foreign & defence ministers to add further momentum to the bilateral ties.
Jaishankar’s slip of tongue, Lavrov’s Pakistan trip — why all’s not well with India-Russia
Tensions between Jaishankar and Lavrov are a tell-tale sign that 'time-tested' India-Russia ties are shrinking because both sides are not willing to be sensitive towards each other.
India-Russia ties can grow despite differences. We don’t agree on everything with US either
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit allowed us to reiterate the durable positives in our ties and address issues on which our views do not converge.
Russia Foreign Minister Lavrov to visit India next week, Putin could follow for annual summit
During his visit, Sergei Lavrov is likely to meet his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar, and could also call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Lloyd Austin’s Delhi visit upgrades India-US ties. Russia watching
From gaining hi-tech defence equipment to having increased say in Afghanistan peace process, India is set to benefit from closer US ties.
India and Russia agree to work closely on key issues at UNSC
The Ministry of External Affairs said both sides held bilateral consultations in Moscow Tuesday on issues which are on the agenda of the UN Security Council.
Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla arrives in Russia for two-day visit
On his first foreign visit of 2021, Shringla said travelling during Covid times gives an indication of the importance India attaches to its relations with Russia.
Covid, connectivity, climate – CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has early mover advantage in Assam
From visiting Covid patients at 2:30 am to giving deadlines for Dispur flyover, Himanta Biswa Sarma has hit the ground running as CM.
Air India’s privatisation won’t be affected by Cairn ‘pressure tactics’, govt says
Cairn Energy has sued Air India in the US to recover its $1.2 billion arbitration award. This has raised questions around the stake sale of the national carrier.
Defence
Despite Covid, 100+ IAF personnel are in Russia on S-400 missile training as delivery nears
The delivery of the S-400 missile system was originally scheduled to begin in 2020, but the deadline was extended after payments to Moscow were delayed.
By the rivers of the heartland & across Vindhyas, proof which politics sucks & which works
Politics & economics are at the heart of Covid tragedy in UP, Bihar. The regional imbalance in political power, economic & social indicators is deeply troublesome.