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India Gazette
26-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Shashi Tharoor meets Dy Chairman of Russian Federation in Moscow
Moscow [Russia], June 26 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who is on a visit to Russia, met several top Russian leaders, including the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Federation Council (the Upper House) and also interacted with students. The Congress MP took to the social media platform X to share about his meeting with the Russian lawmaker. 'An excellent and remarkably candid discussion with Konstantin Iosifovich Kosachev, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council (the Upper House). Ranged from #OperationSindoor to regional geopolitics and relations between our Parliaments. A first-rate exchange of views,' Tharoor posted. Shashi also interacted with Russian students who are studying about India and Indian students in Russia. In another post on X, Tharoor wrote, 'Enjoyed a ninety-minute interaction with some 150 Russians studying about India and Indian students in Russia. Their questions ranged from India-Pakistan relations to global neocolonialism and the risk of militarisation of space. A remarkable discussion which was recorded by @RT_com for likely broadcast in a couple of months. And when it concluded, i was gratified to find i had readers and fans even in Moscow! (The last pic features the Russian Edition of #TheFiveDollarSmile -- but the reader's smile is worth a lot more!)' Earlier on Wednesday, Tharoor met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and several other Russian lawmakers. Tharoor posted on X, 'Good to catch up with old friend Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the #PrimakovReadings in Moscow.' He further said, 'Enjoyed catching up with old friend Andrey Denisov, former Russian Ambassador to the @UN and to China , and now the First Deputy Chair of the Committee on International Affairs of the Russian Federation Council.' (ANI)
India Gazette
26-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Shashi Tharoor meets Deputy Chairman of Russian Federation Council in Moscow
Moscow [Russia], June 26 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who is on a visit to Russia, met several top Russian leaders, including the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Federation Council (the Upper House) and also interacted with students. The Congress MP took to the social media platform X to share about his meeting with the Russian lawmaker. 'An excellent and remarkably candid discussion with Konstantin Iosifovich Kosachev, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council (the Upper House). Ranged from #OperationSindoor to regional geopolitics and relations between our Parliaments. A first-rate exchange of views,' Tharoor posted. Shashi also interacted with Russian students who are studying about India and Indian students in Russia. In another post on X, Tharoor wrote, 'Enjoyed a ninety-minute interaction with some 150 Russians studying about India and Indian students in Russia. Their questions ranged from India-Pakistan relations to global neocolonialism and the risk of militarisation of space. A remarkable discussion which was recorded by @RT_com for likely broadcast in a couple of months. And when it concluded, i was gratified to find i had readers and fans even in Moscow! (The last pic features the Russian Edition of #TheFiveDollarSmile -- but the reader's smile is worth a lot more!)' Earlier on Wednesday, Tharoor met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and several other Russian lawmakers. Tharoor posted on X, 'Good to catch up with old friend Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the #PrimakovReadings in Moscow.' He further said, 'Enjoyed catching up with old friend Andrey Denisov, former Russian Ambassador to the @UN and to China , and now the First Deputy Chair of the Committee on International Affairs of the Russian Federation Council.' (ANI)
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Russia expresses solidarity with India in terror fight
Russia on Friday condemned the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam and expressed solidarity with India for elimination of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Moscow's stand was conveyed as an all-party delegation from India, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, met with senior members of the Russian Federation Council, including Andrey Denisov, first deputy chair of the committee on international affairs, in the Russian capital to reaffirm the united stand against terrorism. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During the meeting, the Russian side strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and reiterated its solidarity with India in the global fight against terrorism in all its forms. "Together in the fight against terrorism!", Embassy of India in Russia posted on X. Earlier in the day, the delegation was briefed by Indian ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar on various aspects of bilateral relations ahead of their commencement of official engagements highlighting India's strong resolve in fighting terrorism in all its forms under the global outreach campaign of . The delegation led by Kanimozhi includes Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai; BJP MP Captain Brijesh Chowta (retd); RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta; AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal; and former ambassador of India to the EU, Belgium, Luxembourg and Nepal, former deputy permanent representative of India to the UN, ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri.
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Pakistan sponsored terrorism, Indian Delegation in Russia meet top experts
Moscow: India has made a strong case against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism at several high-level forums in Russia, with a multi-party parliamentary delegation—comprising Members of Parliament including Brijesh Chowta from Dakshina Kannada—clearly articulating the country's stand. Led by MP Kanimozhi, the five-member delegation was received by officials at the Indian Embassy in Moscow, where Ambassador Vinay Kumar briefed them on the broader scope of Indo-Russian ties. The delegation first held discussions with Andrei Denisov, Deputy Chair of the Russian Federation Council's Committee on Foreign Affairs, along with several senators. The Indian team highlighted Pakistan's ongoing support for terrorism and detailed India's firm response, including the successful 'Operation Sindhoora' following the Pahalgam terror attack. They also conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unequivocal stance on the need for a global fight against terrorism. Later in the afternoon, the Indian MPs visited the State Duma where they met Leonid Slutsky, Chair of the International Affairs Committee, and other members, continuing their engagement on strategic issues concerning terrorism and security. In a significant meeting at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko was briefed on how Pakistan has fostered terrorism over decades. The delegation also visited the Russian Institute of Strategic Studies and held talks with its Director Mikhail Fradkov, focusing on India's counter-terrorism policy. Across all Russian platforms, India reiterated the need for global unity in combating terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan-backed networks. The Indian MPs also interacted with Russian scholars and strategists to discuss coordinated international efforts. The delegation is scheduled to participate in a major forum in Moscow on Saturday before heading to Slovenia for the next leg of their diplomatic engagement.
India.com
23-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Op Sindoor Outreach: Russia Stands In Solidarity With India For Elimination Of Terrorism
Condemning the heinous April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Russia on Friday said that it stands in solidarity with India for elimination of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Moscow's stand was conveyed as an all-party delegation from India, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, met with senior members of the Russian Federation Council, including Andrey Denisov, First Deputy Chair of the Committee on International Affairs in the Russian capital to reaffirm the united stand against terrorism. During the meeting, the Russian side strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam and reiterated its solidarity with India in the global fight against terrorism in all its forms. "The All-Party Delegation led by Hon'ble MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi in the Federation Council of the Russian Federation met with First Deputy Chair of the Committee on International Affairs H.E. Mr. Andrey Denisov and other senators. The Russian side condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and stated that Russia stands in solidarity with India for elimination of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations! Russia and India have shared position in the fight against terrorism," the Embassy of India in Russia posted on X. "Together in the fight against terrorism!", the post added. Earlier in the day, the delegation was briefed by Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar on various aspects of bilateral relations ahead of their commencement of official engagements highlighting India's strong resolve in fighting terrorism in all its forms under the global outreach campaign of Operation Sindoor. 'Ambassador Vinay Kumar briefs MPs Kanimozhi, Rajeev Rai, Brijesh Chowta, Prem Chand Gupta, Ashok Kumar Mittal and Ambassador Manjeev Puri on various aspects of India-Russia relations, before they start the official engagements,' the Embassy of India in Russia posted on X. Earlier on Friday, the third high-level delegation led by Kanimozhi arrived in Moscow to convey India's firm stance in combating terrorism and was received by Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar. The delegation led by Kanimozhi Karunanidhi includes Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai, BJP MP Captain Brijesh Chowta (Retd.); RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta, AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal, and former Ambassador of India to the EU, Belgium, Luxembourg and Nepal; Former Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the UN, Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri. 'On arrival at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport the Members of Parliament Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Rajeev Rai, Captain Brijesh Chowta, Prem Chand Gupta, Ashok Kumar Mittal, Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri, welcomed by Ambassador of India to Russia Vinay Kumar A busy schedule of meetings and interactions awaits them in Moscow on 23-24 May 2025,' the Indian Embassy in Russia posted on X. Their visit comes under India's unprecedented diplomatic campaign to expose Pakistan's sustained role in cross-border terrorism following the April 22 Pahalgam attack. 'In the context of the Indian government's continued efforts under Operation Sindoor and in furtherance of India's principled and resolute stand against the menace of terrorism, an All-Party Delegation comprising Members of Parliament and a senior diplomat is undertaking a visit to Russia from May 22 to May 24, 2025. The delegation would carry forth the country's strong message of zero-tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,' the Embassy of India in Russia said in a statement on Thursday.
