Russia hosted talks on Afghanistan on Wednesday involving senior representatives of the Taliban and neighboring nations, a round of diplomacy that underlined Moscow’s clout in Central Asia.
The government task force on Wednesday reported 1,028 coronavirus deaths over the past 24 hours, the highest number since the start of the pandemic. That brought Russia's total death toll to 226,353 which is by far the highest in Europe.
The development comes as Moscow is slated to host 2 meetings on Afghanistan this week. The 1st meeting on Tuesday will be attended by officials from US, Russia, China and Pakistan.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his appreciation to China for supporting efforts to enhance international cooperation on environmental matters.
President Vladimir Putin hailed a “brilliant victory” in an official message of congratulations.
World leaders on Thursday called for settling the ongoing situation in Afghanistan by "peaceful means", during the 13th BRICS Summit chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The summit was attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Brazil's Jair Bolsanaro.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the 13th BRICS Summit on Thursday in a virtual format. Brazil President Jair Bolsanaro, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping are attending the meeting.
The President called the US mission in Afghanistan catastrophic, considering the resources and time spent in the region.
India-Russia energy partnership can help bring stability to the global energy market. We envisage an energy and trade bridge. I am happy that the Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Corridor is making headway. This connectivity project, along with the International North-South Corridor, will bring India and Russia physically closer to each other," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
The Russian authorities have allowed the entry of certain categories of Afghan citizens, as there are thousands wishing to come to Russia, Ghulam Mohammad Jalal was quoted by the RIA Novosti news agency as saying, Xinhua news agency reported.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders had a detailed discussion on the evolving situation in Afghanistan. "Had a detailed and useful exchange of views with my friend President Putin on recent developments in Afghanistan. We also discussed issues on the bilateral agenda, including India-Russia cooperation against COVID-19. We agreed to continue close consultations on important issues," PM Modi tweeted.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders had a detailed discussion on the evolving situation in Afghanistan.
Speaking about Afghanistan, the Russian president said the "irresponsible politics of imposing foreign values from outside must be stopped".
The leaders will discuss bilateral cooperation in various fields and exchange views on a number of international and regional issues, it said in a brief statement, Xinhua reported.
Biden spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday about the ongoing ransomware attacks by criminals based in Russia that have impacted the US and other countries.
An incident involving a British destroyer in the Black Sea couldn't have triggered a global conflict even if Russia had sunk the warship, Putin said.
"As for the general assessment, I believe there was no hostility at all," Putin said during his solo press briefing, adding that the meeting, the first of its kind since Biden took office in January, was "open" and with "no pressure of the parties on each other."
Biden and Putin plunged into the face-to-face talks at a lush lakeside Swiss mansion, a highly anticipated summit at a time when both leaders say relations between their countries are at an all-time low.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin have opened their face-to-face talks Wednesday at a lush lakeside Swiss mansion, a highly anticipated summit at a time when both leaders agree that relations between their countries are at an all-time low.
Biden meets for his first talks as president with the Russian leader on Wednesday, in what’s expected to be roughly a half-day of discussions between the two leaders and aides behind closed doors.
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