India-Russia Relations

The prime minister conveyed his keenness to welcome Putin in India for the bilateral summit

At a virtual meeting of Russia-India-China, a trilateral platform of the three countries, Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar gave voice to India's injured feelings but did not name any nation.

The conference was held amid escalating tension between India and China following the violent clashes in Galwan Valley on June 15 that left 20 Indian Army personnel dead

Singh is primarily visiting Russia to attend a grand military parade in Moscow on June 24 to mark the 75th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Germany in the Second World War.

$12 billion of Make In India projects in hand, Moscow eyeing $25 billion more

Around 1,200 scheduled flights ply between India and Russia every year

At least 7 centers will be set up in Maharashtra, with the first centre near Shirdi to be ready next year

Despite Russia's new proximity to China and Pakistan, India should keep and expand its relations with the historic strategic partner