Balancing Act
The most revealing aspect of President Vladimir Putin’s latest visit to Beijing was not the choreography of friendship, but the limits of it.
The most revealing aspect of President Vladimir Putin’s latest visit to Beijing was not the choreography of friendship, but the limits of it.
China and Russia projected deeper strategic unity in Beijing as Putin and Xi discussed BRICS expansion, global tensions and the future balance of world power.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS summit scheduled for September 12-13 in New Delhi, a Kremlin aide said.
Recent times have seen “strongmen” leaders like Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Mohammad Bin Salman, Paul Kagame, Kim Jong Un etc.
President Donald Trump said the United States “could” consider sanctions relief for Russia as part of efforts to end the Ukraine war, while signalling frustration with Iran’s nuclear negotiations and warning that Tehran “cannot have nuclear weapons.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin with a copy of the Bhagavad Gita in Russian, as well as a gift pack of fine Assam Black Tea, an Ornate Silver Tea Set, a Handcrafted Silver Horse, a Marble Chess Set and Kashmiri Saffron.
Pacts on migration, health, maritime training, customs, academia and media were signed during the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.
Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude to President Putin for his initiative to bring a large delegation to the event.
Modi said after the end of the 23rd India - Russia Annual Summit in the national capital.
At the joint press meet, the Indian PM further issued a clear message to the US, which has imposed punitive tariffs on India for buying subsidised Russian crude oil for domestic needs. PM Modi said energy security has been a strong pillar of the India-Russia partnership, and the two countries will continue this win-win cooperation.
