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  S Jaishankar in Moscow says India-Russia ties a factor of stability in international relations

  World | November 18, 2025 6:41 IST

  S Jaishankar said the two countries will also be exchanging views on the complex global situation with the openness that has always characterized our ties.

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  Putin likely to visit India in early December amid India-US trade tensions over tariffs

  India | October 01, 2025 17:22 IST

  With these new trade barriers in place, India and Russia are now expected to explore ways to work together and develop a strategy to counter the impact of the US tariffs.

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  Jaishankar meets Russian FM Lavrov: 'Our goal is to maximise complementarity of India-Russia ties'

  World | August 21, 2025 19:38 IST

  S Jaishankar met Russian FM Lavrov and said, "We now prepare for the Annual Summit at the end of the year, and they have always provided us with guidance to further our special and privileged strategic partnership."

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  Russia calls for settlements of disagreement between India and Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack

  World | May 03, 2025 23:34 IST

  Pahalgam terror attack: India imposed a ban on the import of goods originating from or passing through Pakistan, halted the exchange of mail and parcels, and prohibited the entry of Pakistani ships at Indian ports in fresh punitive measures against Islamabad in view of the cross border linkages.

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  Jaishankar reaffirms strong India-Russia ties, says 'New Delhi immensely values its relations..'

  World | March 27, 2025 17:49 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar acknowledged that India and Russia have smoothly adapted to the changing times. He asserted that both countries look to take the bilateral trade to USD 100 billion by 2030, while he also highlighted the areas of cooperation between both countries.

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  PM Modi's visit to Russia 'very successful', all issues on bilateral agenda discussed: Russian FM

  World | July 10, 2024 8:18 IST

  Lavrov said PM Modi and President Vladimir Putin also discussed cooperation in multilateral organisations and Russia's support to India's permanent membership in the UNSC. PM Modi and the Russian President discussed ways to further strengthen the bilateral cooperation in various sectors.

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  Jaishankar raises 'strong concern' over Indian nationals in Russia's 'war zone' ahead of SCO meet

  World | July 03, 2024 14:17 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov ahead of the crucial SCO meet, where he urged for the safe and expeditious return of Indian nationals from the war. At least two Indians were killed in the Russia-Ukraine war after being recruited by the Russian Army.

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  Russia's foreign minister calls Taiwan 'integral part of China', Taipei slams 'false claims'

  World | April 12, 2024 18:13 IST

  Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called Taiwan an "integral part of China" and an "internal affair of the People's Republic of China". Taiwan responded angrily, saying the Russia-China collusion does not contribute to stability across the Taiwan Strait.

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  China's Xi Jinping meets Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in show of support against West

  World | April 09, 2024 17:08 IST

  Lavrov's visit came after Putin considered China for his first foreign visit following his recent election victory. China has bolstered economic ties with Russia after Western countries imposed sanctions on Moscow for invading Ukraine in 2022.

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  Advised West to mind their own business....: Russia FM on 'friend' Jaishankar | WATCH

  World | March 05, 2024 12:32 IST

  Jaishankar recently said relations between India and Russia have always been stable and friendly and defended India's decision to import Russian oil in the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict. Lavrov compared Jaishankar's defence as "national dignity".

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  Russia reiterates support for India's permanent membership in UN Security Council

  World | December 27, 2023 21:04 IST

  India has long been seeking a permanent membership at the UNSC, strongly calling for reform of the United Nations in line with the changing realities of the world. The five permanent members are the UK, China, Russia, the US and France.

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  Russian President Vladimir Putin to receive Jaishankar in Moscow today: Kremlin

  World | December 27, 2023 19:04 IST

  Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov noted that India is an important partner to Russia and that Jaishankar had already met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. Jaishankar and Lavrov undertook several steps to boost cooperation in their bilateral meeting earlier today.

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  Russia to launch production of modern weapons under India's 'Made in India' programme | KEY POINTS

  World | December 27, 2023 20:48 IST

  Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that he and Jaishankar agreed to expand the legal framework of India-Russia relations and expressed support for India's permanent UNSC membership. They also spoke about international issues like the conflict in Ukraine, Gaza and the Indo-Pacific.

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  Jaishankar, Lavrov to meet in Moscow today for talks on Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine

  World | December 27, 2023 0:01 IST

  The two ministers will discuss transport, banking and financial chains as well as security in the Indo-Pacific region, the situation in Ukraine and Afghanistan, and the Israel-Hamas war, said the Russian Foreign Ministry. This comes weeks ahead of Russia's presidential elections.

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  Russian Minister Lavrov does not discuss Ukraine in UNGA address, slams West for 'fueling conflicts'

  World | September 24, 2023 10:55 IST

  Russia's Sergey Lavrov slammed the West, including the United States, alleging that they are continuing to “fuel conflicts", however, did not discuss the Ukraine war in his UNGA address.

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  China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Russia for security talks, expected to discuss Ukraine war

  World | September 18, 2023 18:06 IST

  Wang will discuss a "wide range of bilateral cooperation issues" with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov during his visit, including a discussion on Ukraine.

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  Russia calls G20 Summit a 'milestone', says THIS on possible ceasefire with Ukraine

  World | September 10, 2023 16:08 IST

  "Thanks to these consolidated positions taken by the Global South countries to uphold and protect their legitimate interests have caused the West to be unable to Ukrainise the agenda...," said Lavrov.

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  'Over 200 hours of negotiations, held 300 bilaterals to bring consensus on Ukraine': G20 Sherpa

  World | September 10, 2023 11:06 IST

  According to Kant, it was the most complex part of the entire summit where the leaders initially did not agree on the Russia-Ukraine war.

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  SCO meeting: Only one issue to discuss on Kashmir and it's PoK, says Jaishankar

  India | May 05, 2023 22:20 IST

  Chaired by EAM S Jaishankar, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, Russia's Sergey Lavrov, Pakistan's Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Uzbekistan's Bakhtiyor Saidov were among those who attended the meeting in Goa.

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  G20 Summit: World leaders echo to resolve Russia-Ukraine war; Moscow rakes up West's 'hypocrisy'

  India | March 03, 2023 6:04 IST

  Although the theme of the ongoing G20 Summit was LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), the agenda was marred by the ongoing war.