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Rajnath leaves for Russia amid China row; to press for S-400 delivery

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.

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Singh travelled by an Indian Air Force aircraft, while strictly following all laid precautions against the coronavirus infection, officials said.

Press Trust of India New Delhi

4 min read Last Updated : Jun 23 2020 | 1:46 AM IST

In the midst of India's escalating border row with China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday left for Russia on a three-day visit during which he is likely to press for the timely delivery of the S-400 missile defence systems and discuss ways to further expand bilateral military ties.

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. However, it is learnt that the minister will also discuss with Russian leaders regional security scenario and bolstering of overall

Topics : Nirmala Sitharaman Coronavirus Rajnath Singh Russia India-Russia relations India-Russia S-400 deal India-Russia defence ties India-China border dispute India-China relations S-400 missile systems S-400 missile deal World War 2 Moscow Indian Air Force Ladakh Narendra Modi

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