Confronted with a surprisingly strong and united Western response to his moves, Putin has signaled willingness to entertain talks on Russia’s security concerns in Europe.
Russia is calling for a fresh approach to Europe’s security architecture upon which it believes to hold significant leverage and influence similar to the US.
US has approached gas producers including Qatar, Nigeria, Egypt, Libya & companies in Algeria. EU officials say they’re discussing possible swaps of long-term gas contracts with Asian nations.
Russian deputy foreign minister Vershinin made a lightning visit to India Monday, meeting foreign secretary Shringla & MEA secretary (West) Reenat Sandhu to discuss UN-related issues.
If West can pull themselves together to make a coordinated response, challenge will be to punish Putin in language he understands best — through his wallet & those of his friends.
Over generations, Bihar’s bane has been its utter lack of urbanisation. But now, even Bihar is urbanising. Or let’s say, rurbanising. Two decades under Nitish Kumar have created a new elite in its cities.
Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
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