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Russia Today
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Forum highlights Russia's role in shaping multipolar global order
Foreign policy experts have highlighted the emergence of a multipolar world order and noted Russia's central role in shaping it. The remarks were made during a major international academic conference in Moscow on Thursday. Speaking at the forum, which was titled 'New World Order: Formation of a Multipolar World and the Role of Russia', State Duma Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Leonid Slutsky stated that Russia is actively promoting a new model of international relations. This new world order, based on multipolarity and mutual respect, will allow for the creation of a safe and stable global architecture, according to the lawmaker. He noted that these trends contrast with those pursued by the so-called 'golden billion,' who seek to maintain their own hegemony and risk drawing humanity into World War III. 'Russia plays a central role in building a new, fair world order,' Slutsky said. The deputy also stressed that the UN should remain the cornerstone of global politics, but, in order to remain relevant, it should be adjusted to account for the realities of today. Also at the forum, Ivan Timofeev, the director general of the Russian International Affairs Council, said that Europe is facing a profound political and security crisis and that 'the old European system of collective security has ceased to function.' He suggested that the principles that once underlined Europe's security framework have eroded, and that a new, broader Eurasian security model will be established in the near future. This model, unlike its predecessor, will function on the basis of equal cooperation among all members of the Eurasian space and will not presuppose any sort of hierarchy, Timofeev said. The event, hosted by the Russian Academy of Sciences' Institute of World History, brought together scholars, diplomats, and public figures. Discussions centered on the decline of Western dominance and the expanding influence of regional organizations such as BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. 'I am confident that the new world order will be multipolar, with the leading role of the UN, with a single and indivisible security space,' Slutsky concluded in his speech, noting that 'the point of no return has been passed.'
Times of Oman
28-03-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Russian President Putin accepts invite to visit India, Foreign Minister Lavrov says preparation on
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India, as confirmed by Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov on Thursday, Russian news agency TASS reported. While addressing the "Russia and India: Toward a New Bilateral Agenda" conference through a video, Lavrov said that India is currently making arrangements for the visit of the Russian President. The conference is jointly hosted by the Embassy of India in Russia and the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC). The Russian Foreign Minister stated that Putin will be visiting India following the invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who made his first foreign visit to Russia following re-election in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. "[Russian] President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation to visit from the Indian head of government. A visit by the Russian head of state to the Republic of India is currently being prepared," Lavrov said as quoted by Russian News Agency Tass. Last year in July, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Russia on the invitation of Russian President Putin to attend the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit. Earlier in February, TASS reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Russia for the May 9 parade at Moscow's Red Square to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic Wa. As per the military source cited by TASS, the visit by the PM has a "high probability". "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is planning a visit to the May 9 parade in Moscow. It is highly likely that it will take place," the agency's source said, TASS reported. As per the military source cited by TASS, it was noted, "The issue of participation in the parade on Red Square of a ceremonial unit of the Indian armed forces, which should arrive at least a month [before the parade] for rehearsals, is also being worked out."
Russia Today
27-03-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
Putin to visit India
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make an official visit to India and preparations for the event are underway, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Thursday. Lavrov revealed the plan during a video address to participants of the Russian International Affairs Council conference 'Russia and India: Towards a new bilateral agenda.' 'It is symbolic that Prime Minister Narendra Modi made Russia his first foreign visit following his re-election last year. Now, it's our turn to return the gesture,' the top Russian diplomat stated. Modi invited Putin to visit his country for their next bilateral meeting during last year's BRICS summit in Kazan. Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov had previously stated that an invitation had been received and that Putin planned to visit India in 2025. In January, Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal announced that India and Russia are working on finalizing a timeline for Putin's visit. READ MORE: Modi likely to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow – TASS The Russian president last visited India in December 2021, before the escalation of the Ukraine conflict. The most recent meeting between Putin and Modi took place in July last year when the Indian prime minister visited Moscow. Modi traveled to Russia for a second time in October, to take part in the BRICS summit in Kazan. During the visit he highlighted Russia's contributions to promoting multilateralism, sustainable development, and global governance reforms. Last month, TASS cited sources in India's military circles claiming that Modi is 'very likely' to attend this year's Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9 – which marks the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in World War II. India has maintained strong relations with Russia, despite Western pressure related to the Ukraine conflict. New Delhi has opted not to join Western sanctions against Moscow and has expanded economic cooperation, particularly in the energy sector. India is now one of Russia's largest oil buyers, with bilateral trade exceeding $65 billion in the 2023–24 financial year — a fivefold rise from 2021. The countries have set a target of boosting trade to over $100 billion by 2030.
Russia Today
27-03-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
India ‘immensely values' ties with Russia
India 'immensely values' its strong relations with Russia, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said on Thursday in a video address to the Russia and India Conference in Moscow. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's commitment to nurturing ties between the two countries, telling the conference that 'we remain committed to exploring new frontiers and strengthening our partnership in today's rapidly evolving global order.' Despite the volatile global geopolitical situation, New Delhi and Moscow have consistently 'shown a commitment to each other's core interests,' the foreign minister added. Jaishankar noted that the two nations had demonstrated an exceptional ability to adapt and find new opportunities for mutual benefit, contributing to regional and global stability. 'The era of multipolarity necessitates greater cooperation between India and Russia, and both nations are poised to play a significant role in shaping the future of international relations,' he told the conference, which was organized by the Russian International Affairs Council. 🇮🇳🤝🇷🇺 India & Russia Share Deep-Rooted Cultural Ties That Are Only Set To Deepen, Says EAM Jaishankar At Moscow Dialogue — RT_India (@RT_India_news) March 27, 2025 India's diplomatic maneuvering has allowed it to maintain a delicate balance between its relationships with the US, Europe, and Russia. Despite facing pressure from Western nations over the Ukraine conflict, New Delhi remains resolute in its stance, asserting that its relations with Moscow are driven by its strategic security and economic interests. READ MORE: This gathering showed why global power is shifting to the South Jaishankar emphasized that while areas such as energy, defense, and civil nuclear cooperation have traditionally dominated engagements with Russia, new areas of collaboration are emerging, including trade, technology, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, connectivity, and regional economy. The foreign minister also highlighted the ambitious target set by both countries to increase bilateral trade when Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow last year. Moscow and New Delhi agreed to bring bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030, after seeing a significant increase in trade in 2022-23, according to government data. The public exhibition of friendship between the two countries continued from earlier this month, when billboards featuring Modi and Putin appeared in New Delhi when the Indian capital hosted its annual geopolitical gathering. The Russian president is set to visit India later this year for a bilateral summit with Modi.
Al Jazeera
21-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
Can Ukraine and Russia realistically reach peace?
For the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to a partial ceasefire proposed by the United States. Both sides have committed to halting attacks on energy infrastructures for a 30-day period. However, strikes and drone attacks from both sides continue. So, is a ceasefire realistically achievable? And how has US foreign policy under Trump affected relations between the two countries? This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi talks to former US Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst and Russian International Affairs Council member Dmitri Trenin.
