The visit is important for Western-backed Kyiv, which has been trying to nurture diplomatic relations in the Global South to secure fair settlement to end the war.
One Chinese commentator suggested Modi’s visit coincides with a period of Ukrainian passivity, potentially allowing India to make the most of the situation.
Narendra Modi’s Ukraine visit is more crucial now than ever. War dynamics show that both sides are readying their best bet ahead of likely negotiations in the future.
Unlike in cases of Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan, who was also freed in swap this month, Karelina has not been designated by Washington as ‘wrongfully detained.’
Russia has imposed an emergency in Kursk after claiming Ukrainian offensive Tuesday. Authorities called for the evacuation of civilians from the region.
Ukrainian forces rammed through Russian border Tuesday and swept across some Western parts of Kursk, a surprise attack may be aimed at gaining leverage in possible ceasefire talks.
Strategic autonomy has been the cornerstone of India's foreign policy, allowing it the flexibility to manoeuvre through global challenges without being tethered to any one power bloc.
24 prisoners were exchanged in Ankara, 16 released by Russia and 8 by US and allies. Among them were 3 Americans, including Wall Street Journal scribe Evan Gershkovich.
Turkish intelligence said it was coordinating a prisoner exchange between Russia and Belarus on one side and Western countries including US and Germany on the other.
In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
While both India and China have carried out disengagement in Eastern Ladakh, the process of de-escalation is still under discussion & has not been agreed upon.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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