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Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Putin dials PM Modi over Pahalgam attack, accepts invitation for India visit later this year
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India later this year, the Kremlin said on Monday, as reported by Reuters. During a phone call earlier in the day, PM Modi invited Putin to attend the upcoming annual India-Russia summit. The leaders also discussed the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, with Putin expressing strong support for India and condemning the violence. According to Reuters, both leaders underlined that the strong relationship between India and Russia remains unaffected by outside pressure and continues to grow steadily. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared details of the call, stating: 'President Putin called PM Narendra Modi and strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, India. He conveyed deepest condolences on the loss of innocent lives and expressed full support to India in the fight against terrorism. He emphasised that the perpetrators of the heinous attack and their supporters must be brought to justice.' President Putin @KremlinRussia_E called PM @narendramodi and strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, India. He conveyed deepest condolences on the loss of innocent lives and expressed full support to India in the fight against terrorism. He emphasised that the… — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) May 5, 2025 Putin described the Pahalgam attack as a 'brutal crime' and assured India of Russia's continued cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts. The Kremlin also confirmed that Putin's visit to India would be part of the annual summit between the two nations, expected to take place later this year. During the conversation, PM Modi also congratulated Putin on the upcoming 80th anniversary of Russia's Victory Day. Although Russia invited the Prime Minister to attend the celebrations, PM Modi will not be travelling due to the ongoing security situation. Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, is likely to represent India at the event. PM Modi visited Russia twice last year once for the annual summit and again for the BRICS summit in Kazan.
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Business Standard
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Putin dials PM Modi, says Pahalgam attack culprits must face justice
Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed his condolences to the families of the Pahalgam terror attack victims and extended full support to India in its fight against terrorism New Delhi Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and strongly condemned the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, where 25 tourists and one local resident were shot dead on April 22. He underlined the need to bring the "perpetrators of the heinous attack and their supporters" to justice. Putin conveyed his condolences to the families of the victims and extended full support to India in its fight against terrorism. 'President Putin @KremlinRussia_E called PM @narendramodi and strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, India. He conveyed deepest condolences on the loss of innocent lives and expressed full support to India in the fight against terrorism. He emphasised that the perpetrators of the heinous attack and their supporters must be brought to justice,' said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in a post on X (formerly Twitter). During the conversation, the two leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Russia. Prime Minister Modi congratulated President Putin on the upcoming celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day and invited him to the Annual India-Russia Summit scheduled to be held later this year, which Putin accepted. The timing of Putin's call is significant as it comes days after Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif suggested in an interview with Russian state-run RIA Novosti that Russia, China, or Western countries could be involved in investigating the Pahalgam attack. Russian foreign minister calls for restraint Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov urging both India and Pakistan to show restraint amid heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations. Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Lavrov, according to a statement by the Foreign Office. Lavrov expressed concern over the situation and stressed the importance of diplomacy to resolve issues.
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Putin speaks to PM Modi, says perpetrators of Pahalgam attack must be brought to justice
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a phone conversation that the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror strike must be brought to justice as he strongly condemned the horrific attack. Mr. Putin also told Mr. Modi that Russia fully supports India's fight against terrorism, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). 'President Putin @KremlinRussia_E called PM @narendramodi and strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, India,' MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a social media post. 'He conveyed deepest condolences on the loss of innocent lives and expressed full support to India in the fight against terrorism,' Mr. Jaiswal added. 'He emphasised that the perpetrators of the heinous attack and their supporters must be brought to justice,' he said. President Putin @KremlinRussia_E called PM @narendramodi and strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, India. He conveyed deepest condolences on the loss of innocent lives and expressed full support to India in the fight against terrorism. He emphasised that the… — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) May 5, 2025 The MEA spokesperson said Mr. Modi and Mr. Putin reiterated their commitment to further deepen India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. The Prime Minister conveyed his greetings to the Russian president on the celebration of the 80th anniversary of 'Victory Day'. Mr. Modi also invited Mr. Putin for the India-Russia annual summit to be held in India later in the year.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Even Fox News Host Reminds Trump That Putin Is a Bad Guy
Donald Trump's position on Russia has become so prostrate that even Fox & Friends host Brian Kilmeade has been forced to urge sanity. Following the Trump administration's decision to pause military aid to Ukraine, Kilmeade took to social media to issue a frank reminder—one that was much needed by the U.S. president. 'Can we all remember @KremlinRussia_E is the bad guy,' Kilmeade wrote on X Monday night, tagging Russian President Vladimir Putin's account. 'They invaded—they kidnap kids—Whatever happens—Ukraine can not lose—eastern. Europe will be next,' Kilmeade added. The Fox News host, who once bent over backward to justify Trump's request for 'the kind of generals Hitler had,' has apparently broken with the president over his foreign policy, which even the Kremlin has said 'largely coincides' with its vision. The Bulwark's Tim Miller poked at Kilmeade on X, writing, 'Maybe DM the secretary of defense.' Trump has made escalating efforts to convince the American people of the very opposite: that Putin will 'keep his word' on a peace deal, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy isn't interested in peace at all. And this is in no way the beginning of Trump's smear campaign: He has long made efforts to undermine Zelenskiy and push false narratives about Ukraine. In fact, Trump's first impeachment hinged on his allegedly pressuring Zelenskiy to dig up dirt on Joe Biden. How exactly did he pressure Zelenskiy to do what he wanted? He withheld military aid. Did it work? Not at all. Trump's efforts to recast the villain in this story seem to be working. A recent CBS News/YouGov poll found that the percentage of Americans who viewed Russia as 'the enemy' had dropped from 64 percent in 2023 to 34 percent.
