Russia backs India's call for peace in Ukraine
Russia has expressed support for India's call for peace in Ukraine, aligning its strategy with New Delhi's approach to resolving the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov made the remarks during an online media interaction with Indian journalists, just days before Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India for the BRICS summit.
Peskov highlighted the willingness of the Indian side to contribute to a peaceful resolution, echoing President Putin's call for an immediate end to the conflict in a meeting with Modi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. He also mentioned that Indian companies are interested in expanding their presence and investments in the Russian market, while Russian companies are keen on growing their influence in India.
The Kremlin spokesperson criticized a proposed US law that would impose significant tariffs on Russian crude oil imports, labeling it as illegal. Peskov also mentioned that Russia is seeking negotiations with India on the establishment of new nuclear plants and considering the return of Indians serving in the Russian Army. The Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had earlier estimated that about 51 Indians working with the Russian military have died, and 139 have been discharged from the army.
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