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.”
The Russian leader is in Delhi for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. Putin's two-day state visit is expected to strengthen the strategic bilateral partnership across sectors, including defence, energy, trade, and connectivity.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reiterated that Moscow won't compromise on its security interests to ensure Kyiv's security.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presented a copy of the Bhagavad Gita in Russian to visiting President Vladimir Putin, describing the scripture as a source of inspiration for people across the world.
Putin stressed that Russia had already developed solid and efficient energy ties with India before the Ukraine conflict.
During his India visit, Putin will attend the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit on Friday and hold talks with PM Modi.
