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Indian foreign minister to arrive on two-day visit to Russia on Sunday — diplomatic agency
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Russia on August 23-24, meeting President Vladimir Putin and conveying PM Modi's personal communication. Discussions covered economic cooperation, upcoming summits, and regional issues, with both sides highlighting growing ties and setting the stage for future engagements.
On August 23-24, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar made an official visit to Russia, co-chairing the 27th session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, according to several Indian and Russian sources. The visit came at Manturov's invitation and served to review the broad bilateral agenda, which spans trade, energy, technology, and cultural ties.
Ahead of the trip, India's Ministry of External Affairs outlined the institutional backdrop: since the signing of the Declaration on the India-Russia Strategic Partnership in October 2000, the two countries have deepened cooperation across political, security, defence, trade, and people-to-people levels. MEA also described the partnership as among the steadiest in the contemporary era. The timing of the visit was notable, as it preceded a series of high-level engagements — Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Putin are likely to meet at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek concluded on August 31-September 1.
The Kremlin Meeting: A Personal Message from Modi
The centrepiece of the visit was Jaishankar's Monday meeting with President Putin at the Kremlin. According to several reports, including from ANI and The Economic Times, Jaishankar conveyed Prime Minister Modi's good wishes and handed over a personal communication. The minister praised the strength of the relationship, saying, 'We have a very strong picture of cooperation to present.'
Putin, in turn, highlighted the historical depth of the partnership. As reported by The Times of India and other outlets, he said Jaishankar's visit underscored the level of relations established over decades, with cooperation proceeding across virtually all areas, including governmental, interparliamentary, and economic ties.
Trade, Fertilizers, and Economic Cooperation
A central theme of the discussions was the state of bilateral trade. Putin noted that trade between the countries had increased this year after a slight decline in 2025. He directly credited Prime Minister Modi for this recovery, stating that it was "partly, and perhaps primarily", thanks to the Prime Minister who paid close personal attention to developing the relations. As reported by India Today and Times Now, Putin explicitly noted Modi's "devoting his personal attention" to bilateral ties.
Jaishankar informed Putin about the outcomes of the earlier IRIGC-TEC meeting that he had co-chaired. He said the meeting had produced a "good report" on economic cooperation, highlighting growth in trade, energy, fertilisers, nuclear, and other sectors. Reports from ANI and The Economic Times quoted him as saying that overall economic cooperation had "grown very significantly." He also said he had a "strong picture of cooperation to present," referring to the upcoming meetings.
One of the most specific items came in the fertilizer sector. Putin said Russia was doing everything necessary to increase supplies to meet the needs of Indian farmers. TASS quoted him as saying, "We are doing everything we can to fully meet the needs of Indian farmers and agriculture, increasing these supplies and standing ready to continue doing so."
The two sides also discussed the mechanics of future economic cooperation. At the IRIGC meeting, Jaishankar called for progress on market access, removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers, and stronger payment mechanisms. He stressed that these were "critical" to achieving the shared goal of USD 100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. He stressed the need to address the trade imbalance, noting that bilateral trade in goods had expanded more than fourfold from approximately USD 13 billion in 2021-22 to nearly USD 60 billion in 2023-24, while the trade gap widened from USD 6.6 billion to over USD 50 billion. He contextuated against this backdrop the joint drive and targets set, referencing the earlier set target.
Looking Forward: SCO, BRICS, and Beyond
Jaishankar conveyed that PM Modi looks forward to meeting President Putin at the upcoming SCO summit, and to welcoming him to India for the BRICS summit. He was reported by India Today and The Hindu as saying, "We have a very strong picture of cooperation to present." He also added the two leaders would hold an annual summit at a mutually convenient time.
Putin expressed his appointment for these meetings. At the meeting, he was reported mentioning, "I hope to see him soon...as we planned, within the framework of the SCO." He also said that the two leaders could also meet again later this year, given their schedules.
Greater Bilateral and Regional Issues
Jaishankar also held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during the visit. The Russian foreign ministry said they discussed the rules of the international agenda and agreed to strengthen a trust-based dialogue. They also coordinated approaches to regional matters, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Ukraine, and reaffirmed a common commitment to cooperation within the United Nations, SCO, BRICS, and G20.
This bilateral institutional conversation added to the diplomatic conversation and was a step toward dealing with and preparing beyond the annual summit and the upcoming important visits.
Context: Trade and Geopolitical Background
Against the backdrop of the diplomatic meetings, reports provided context on the india and Russia trade flows in the area, including oil. One report noting Kpler data as provided via Reuters noted that India has turned back to Moscow's supplies amid destabilized flows through the Strait of Hormuz, and that Indian purchases rose from around 1 million barrels a day in February to more than 2.6 million barrels in June and July. Much of this was attributed to leading analyst Sumit Ritolia. . . .
Context also noted that the trip coincided with Ukraine Day of Independence and that the EAM posted a felicitation to national funds would be the objective.
Outlook and Significance
For analysts of West Asian geopolitics, the visit carries a message of continuity in a complex environment. At his arrival, Jaishankar had described the India-Russia partnership as "resilient," underlining its resilience. He made the remarks also about the quies around partner country, as the MEA.
The Kremlin's remarks on trade growth and the personal credit associated with PM Modi reflected the high personal stake both leaders place in strengthening the India-Russia partnership. With SCO and BRICS meetings ahead, and an annual summit expected, the visit sets the stage for what is already a very full calendar of stays.
While the visit did not produce any announced state-level agreements, it significantly reinforced the diplomatic tone and commitment as reflected through the sum of its part.
How each outlet told it
ANI (Asian News International)
Framing: Headline emphasizes PM Modi looking forward to welcoming Putin to India for BRICS Summit and meeting at SCO Summit, focusing on upcoming summits. — Positive; emphasizes collaboration and future engagements.
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EAM Jaishankar said PM Modi looks forward to meeting Putin at SCO Summit and welcoming him to India for BRICS Summit.
Jaishankar conveyed PM Modi's 'good wishes' and handed over a personal communication.
Jaishankar briefed Putin on outcome of Intergovernmental Commission meeting and highlighted growth in bilateral economic cooperation.
Jaishankar quoted: 'Let me begin by conveying the good wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has given me a personal communication which I would like to hand over to you.'
Jaishankar quoted: 'We had a meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission. I think overall we have a good report to give to you. I think our economic cooperation, trade, energy, fertilisers, nuclear, and other dimensions as well - I'd be pleased to speak about them in detail. Overall, I think our economic cooperation has grown very significantly.'
Jaishankar quoted: 'Prime Minister Modi looks forward to meeting you at the SCO Summit, then welcoming you to India for the BRICS Summit, and, in due course, as per your mutual convenience, having the annual summit, so we have a very strong picture of cooperation to present.'
Jaishankar thanked Putin for receiving him.
India is set to host 18th BRICS Summit next month in national capital, bringing together 11 member countries.
BRICS brings together eleven major emerging markets: Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, UAE.
Putin received Jaishankar and said the visit underscored the level of relations established over decades.
Putin quoted: 'Your visit today underscores the level of relations that has long been established between Russia and India, over decades. We continue to work together in virtually all areas. This includes governmental ties, interparliamentary ties, and economic cooperation.'
Putin noted increase in bilateral trade this year and credited Modi's personal attention.
Putin quoted: 'I'm pleased to note that our trade turnover has increased this year. While it declined slightly last year, it's growing this year, and this is partly, and perhaps primarily, thanks to Prime Minister [Narendra Modi], who is devoting his personal attention to developing Russian-Indian relations.'
Putin asked Jaishankar to convey his best wishes to Modi and hoped to meet him soon within SCO framework.
Putin quoted: 'And at the beginning of our conversation, I would like to ask you to convey my best wishes to Modi. I hope to see him soon, as we planned, within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation very soon. Our schedule is such that we will probably be able to meet again this year.'
Putin referred to discussions on energy, fertiliser supplies, nuclear energy, high-technology cooperation.
Putin quoted: 'There are many of them. One of these issues is not only energy - it is, of course, fertiliser supplies. We are doing everything to address this issue for Indian farmers, for agriculture; we are increasing these supplies and are ready to do so further. And all other issues related to nuclear energy, cooperation in high-tech sectors, and other areas - they are all on the agenda, and progress is progressing quite steadily.'
From Russian side, Lavrov, Oreshkin, Manturov, and Ushakov were present.
From Indian side, Ambassador Vinay Kumar and Mayank Singh participated.
Jaishankar is on a two-day official visit from August 23 to 24 at invitation of Manturov.
Earlier, Jaishankar co-chaired 27th Session of IRIGC-TEC with Manturov.
IRIGC has two divisions.
MEA underlined the partnership has been among the steadiest in the contemporary era.
Framing: Headline emphasizes Jaishankar meeting Putin as part of his two-day official visit. — Neutral; institutional and factual.
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EAM Jaishankar met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin as part of two-day official visit.
Visit is from August 23 to 24 at invitation of First Deputy PM Denis Manturov.
Jaishankar will co-chair 27th Session of IRIGC-TEC.
MEA release quoted: 'The External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, will undertake an official visit to Russia on 23-24 August 2026 to co-chair the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC).'
Jaishankar will also meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
India and Russia have a longstanding and time-tested partnership.
Since signing 'Declaration on the India-Russia Strategic Partnership' in October 2000, ties have acquired qualitatively new character.
IRIGC has two divisions.
MEA underlined the partnership has been among the steadiest in the contemporary era.
Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar told Russian President Vladimir Putin that economic cooperation between the two countries has grown very significantly.
Jaishankar met Putin during visit to Moscow for IRIGC-TEC meeting.
Article includes a photo credit and publication details.
Framing: Headline emphasizes Putin's quote that trade is growing again thanks to PM Modi. — Mixed; positive on bilateral trade, with added analysis on oil imports.
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Jaishankar is on a two-day visit to Russia.
Putin said he hoped to meet PM Modi soon at SCO and indicated could meet again later this year.
Putin quoted: 'At the beginning of our conversation, I would like to ask you to convey my best wishes to PM Modi. I hope to see him soon, as we planned, within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, very soon.'
Putin said India and Russia continued to cooperate across energy, fertilisers, nuclear power, and high-tech sectors.
Putin quoted: 'There are many of them. One of these issues is not only energy – it is, of course, fertilizer supplies. We are doing everything to address this issue for Indian farmers, for agriculture; we are increasing these supplies and are ready to do so further.'
Putin said nuclear energy and high-tech cooperation were on the agenda; 'Progress is progressing quite steadily.'
India's purchases of Russian oil have risen sharply; New Delhi imported more than 2.6 million barrels a day in June and July, up from about 1 million barrels a day in February, according to Sumit Ritolia, lead analyst at Kpler.
Russian oil accounted for more than half of India's crude imports during those months, according to Kpler.
India had reduced purchases after US President Donald Trump accused New Delhi of funding Moscow's war in Ukraine last year.
India has turned back to Russian supplies as oil flows through Strait of Hormuz remain disrupted.
India's overall crude imports of around 5 million barrels a day are at highest levels since US and Israel began bombing Iran at end of February, Kpler data showed.
Framing: Headline emphasizes Jaishankar meeting Putin and discussing bilateral ties and global developments. — Neutral; descriptive.
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EAM Jaishankar called on Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing bilateral ties and global developments.
Jaishankar arrived in Moscow on Sunday for a two-day visit.
The meeting comes ahead of Putin's expected visit to New Delhi for BRICS summit on September 12-13.
Earlier, Jaishankar held talks with Russian First Deputy PM Denis Manturov on expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
Jaishankar quoted: 'The India-Russia partnership has consistently demonstrated resilience and adaptability.'
Jaishankar is scheduled to meet Lavrov.
The visit comes a month after Jaishankar met Lavrov in Manila on July 22; discussed Ukraine conflict and West Asia; reiterated India's 'strong concern' for Indian seafarers.
Framing: Headline emphasizes PM Modi looking forward to meet Putin at SCO Summit, focusing on the upcoming summit. — Positive; emphasizes personal communication and future meetings.
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EAM Jaishankar called on Putin and handed him a personal communication from PM Modi.
Jaishankar conveyed that Modi looked forward to meeting Putin at SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 31 and September 1.
Jaishankar said Modi also looked forward to welcoming Putin to BRICS Summit in New Delhi, scheduled less than three weeks later.
According to Russian media, Putin hailed strong ties and said Russia was prepared to increase fertiliser supplies.
Putin quoted: 'We are doing everything to close this issue for Indian farmers and agriculture. We are increasing these supplies and are ready to do this further.'
Earlier, Jaishankar and Manturov co-chaired 27th session of IRIGC-TEC.
Jaishankar told Putin the meeting yielded a 'good report' on trade, energy, fertilisers, nuclear energy.
Jaishankar quoted: 'Let me begin by conveying the good wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has given me a personal communication, which I would like to hand over to you.'
Jaishankar said economic cooperation grown significantly.
Jaishankar quoted: 'Prime Minister Modi looks forward to meeting you at the SCO Summit, then welcoming you to India for the BRICS Summit and, in due course, as per your mutual convenience, having the annual summit.'
Putin said high-level visits reflected strength of India-Russia relations developed over decades; noted cooperation through governmental, parliamentary, economic channels.
Putin said bilateral trade continued to grow in 2026, cooperation expanding across 'almost all areas'.
Jaishankar also met Lavrov during his two-day visit, which concluded on Monday.
Framing: Headline emphasizes Putin hailing Modi's role in boosting India-Russia ties. — Positive; emphasizes personal credit and cooperation.
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Putin praised PM Modi for personally steering India-Russia relations and looked forward to meeting him at SCO Summit in Bishkek.
Putin made remarks during meeting with Jaishankar; Jaishankar conveyed greetings and handed personal communication.
Jaishankar told Putin: 'Prime Minister Modi looks forward to meeting you at the SCO Summit, then welcoming you to India for the BRICS Summit and, in due course, as per your mutual convenience, having the annual summit.'
SCO Summit in Bishkek on August 31 and September 1; BRICS Summit in New Delhi scheduled less than three weeks later.
Putin quoted: 'I hope to see him soon, as we planned, within the framework of the SCO, very soon. Our schedule is such that we will probably be able to meet again this year.'
Putin credited Modi's personal attention for expanding economic engagement.
Putin quoted: 'I'm pleased to note that our trade turnover has increased this year. While it declined slightly last year, it's growing this year, and this is partly, and perhaps primarily, thanks to Prime Minister Modi, who is devoting his personal attention to developing Russian-Indian relations.'
Putin said cooperation expanding across almost all sectors, including nuclear energy and high technology.
Putin offered to increase fertiliser supplies.
Putin quoted: 'We are doing everything to close this issue for Indian farmers and agriculture. We are increasing these supplies and are ready to do this further.'
Jaishankar briefed Putin on Monday's IRIGC-TEC meeting; co-chaired with Manturov.
Jaishankar said talks produced a 'good report' covering trade, energy, fertilisers, nuclear cooperation.
Jaishankar said 'Our economic cooperation has grown very significantly.'
Putin said high-level exchanges reflected strength of relations developed over decades; countries continued to engage through governmental, parliamentary, economic channels.
Jaishankar also met Lavrov during two-day visit, which concluded on Monday.
Framing: Headline emphasizes Jaishankar meeting Putin and discussing bilateral ties and global developments, with a synopsis providing summary. — Neutral; descriptive of the meeting's agenda.
Facts Included:
EAM Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, discussing bilateral ties and global/regional developments.
Jaishankar arrived in Moscow on Sunday for a two-day visit, ahead of Putin's expected trip to New Delhi for BRICS summit on September 12-13.
The meeting assumes significance as India and Russia seek to strengthen economic ties.
Earlier, Jaishankar held talks with Russian First Deputy PM Denis Manturov on expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
Jaishankar quoted: 'The India-Russia partnership has consistently demonstrated resilience and adaptability.'
Jaishankar is scheduled to meet Lavrov.
The visit comes a month after Jaishankar met Lavrov in Manila on July 22; discussed Ukraine conflict and West Asia; reiterated India's 'strong concern' for safety of Indian seafarers.
Framing: Headline emphasizes India reaching out to Russia with Modi's letter to Putin, focusing on the personal communication. — Positive; emphasizes the letter and future engagements.
Facts Included:
EAM Jaishankar met Russian President Putin and handed over a personal communication from PM Modi.
Jaishankar quoted: 'Let me begin by conveying the good wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has given me a personal communication which I would like to hand over to you.'
Jaishankar quoted: 'We had a meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission, I think overall we have a good report to give to you. I think our economic cooperation, trade, energy, fertilisers, nuclear, and other dimensions as well, I'd be pleased to speak about them in detail.'
Jaishankar quoted: 'Overall, our economic cooperation has grown very significantly. PM Modi looks forward to meeting you at the SCO Summit, then welcoming you to India for the BRICS Summit, and, in due course, as per your mutual convenience, having the annual summit, so we have a very strong picture of cooperation to present.'
Putin's opening remarks quoted: 'Your visit today underscores the level of relations that has long been established between Russia and India, over decades.'
Putin quoted: 'We continue to work together in virtually all areas...I know that you (EAM) and your Russian counterpart, Russian Deputy PM Manturov, who heads the Russian part of the intergovernmental commission, have already worked hard and have undoubtedly discussed the most important issues. There are many of them. One of these issues is not only energy - it is, of course, fertiliser supplies. We are doing everything to address this issue for Indian farmers, for agriculture; we are increasing these supplies and are ready to do so further.'
Earlier, Jaishankar held high-level talks to boost defence and economic ties in preparation for Putin's visit to India next month for BRICS Summit and bilateral meeting with Modi.
Putin and Modi will meet in Bishkek early next week on sidelines of SCO Summit.
Jaishankar discussed trade and defence cooperation; co-chaired 27th session of IRIGC-TEC with Manturov.
Framing: Headline emphasizes Putin asking Jaishankar to convey best regards to PM Modi, with a video element, focusing on the personal gesture. — Neutral-positive; descriptive of the meeting's agenda.
Facts Included:
EAM Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday during a visit.
Jaishankar was warmly received by Putin; arrived on Sunday and was welcomed by Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar and Russian Foreign Ministry official Aleksandr Kozlov.
Jaishankar conveyed PM Modi's greetings and handed over a personal communication.
Jaishankar highlighted growth in economic cooperation across trade, energy, fertilisers, and nuclear cooperation.
Jaishankar said Modi looked forward to meeting Putin at SCO Summit and welcoming him to India for BRICS Summit; annual summit at mutually convenient time.
Jaishankar stressed progress on market access, removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers, stronger payment mechanisms and increased business-to-business engagement would be critical to expanding bilateral trade.
Putin asked Jaishankar to convey his best regards to PM Modi.
Jaishankar's Moscow visit includes discussions on trade and economic cooperation, and meeting with Lavrov.
Framing: Headline emphasizes the handshake between Jaishankar and Manturov ahead of high-level talks, with a video element. — Neutral-positive; focuses on the meeting and future summit.
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EAM Jaishankar exchanged handshake with Russian Deputy PM Denis Manturov during visit for high-level talks.
They prepare for Putin's visit to India next month and step up bilateral cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Jaishankar arrived on Sunday for a two-day official visit.
Jaishankar will co-chair 27th Session of IRIGC-TEC on Monday, according to RT.
MEA said Jaishankar will discuss regional/global issues with Lavrov.
IRIGC-TEC established in 1992, one of pillars of IRIGC, mechanism to track bilateral progress.
Putin is set to visit India for BRICS summit under India's rotating presidency on September 12-13 in New Delhi.
Two countries set bilateral trade target of $100 billion by 2030 during Putin's last visit to India in December 2025.
Framing: Headline emphasizes Putin crediting PM Modi's 'personal attention' for trade boost. — Positive; highlights personal credit and cooperation.
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Putin credited PM Modi's 'personal attention' for recent increase in India-Russia trade.
Putin made remarks during meeting with Jaishankar in Moscow.
Putin quoted: 'I'm pleased to note that our trade turnover has increased this year. While it declined slightly last year, it's growing this year, and this is partly, and perhaps primarily, thanks to Prime Minister Modi, who is devoting his personal attention to developing Russian-Indian relations.'
Putin asked Jaishankar to convey best wishes to Modi and expected to meet him soon.
Putin said the two leaders were likely to meet on sidelines of SCO summit and another meeting could take place later this year.
Putin praised work by Jaishankar and Manturov.
Putin said cooperation in energy and fertiliser supplies among priorities.
Putin quoted: 'One of these issues is not only energy – it is, of course, fertiliser supplies. We are doing everything to address this issue for Indian farmers, for agriculture; we are increasing these supplies and are ready to do so further.'
Putin said progress on nuclear energy, high-tech sectors, and other areas is steady.
EAM Jaishankar's visit amid efforts to deepen strategic partnership.
Framing: Headline emphasizes Jaishankar conveying PM Modi's greetings and personal message, focusing on the personal communication aspect. — Neutral; descriptive of the meeting's content.
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EAM Jaishankar met Russian President Putin in Moscow on Monday (August 24).
Jaishankar conveyed PM Modi's greetings and a personal message to Putin.
Jaishankar arrived in Moscow on Sunday on a two-day visit.
The meeting comes ahead of Putin's expected visit to New Delhi for BRICS summit on September 12-13.
Jaishankar said India and Russia had a strong picture of cooperation, highlighting growing economic ties in trade, energy, fertilisers, nuclear cooperation.
Jaishankar quoted: 'I think our economic cooperation, trade, energy, fertilizers, nuclear, and other dimensions as well, I'd be pleased to speak about them in detail. Overall, I think our economic cooperation has grown very significantly.'
Jaishankar said PM Modi looks forward to meeting Putin at SCO Summit and welcoming him to India for BRICS Summit.
Jaishankar held talks with Russian First Deputy PM Denis Manturov earlier.
Jaishankar said at the event with Manturov: 'The India-Russia partnership has consistently demonstrated resilience and adaptability' and 'Even amidst a complex international landscape, our engagement has continued to deepen.'
Jaishankar is scheduled to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
The visit comes a month after Jaishankar and Lavrov met in Manila on July 22; they exchanged views on Ukraine conflict and West Asia; Jaishankar reiterated India's 'strong concern' regarding safety of Indian seafarers.
Framing: Headline emphasizes Jaishankar's statement that economic ties have grown 'very significantly'. — Neutral-positive; highlights economic progress.
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EAM Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday.
Jaishankar said economic cooperation between India and Russia had grown 'very significantly'.
Jaishankar quoted: 'Let me begin by conveying the good wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has given me a personal communication which I would like to hand over to you. We had a meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission. I think overall we have a good report to give to you. I think our economic cooperation, trade, energy, fertilizers, nuclear, and other dimensions as well, I'd be pleased to speak about them in detail. Overall, I think our economic cooperation has grown very significantly.'
Jaishankar quoted: 'Prime Minister Modi looks forward to meeting you at the SCO Summit, then welcoming you to India for the BRICS Summit, and, in due course, as per your mutual convenience, having the annual summit, so we have a very strong picture of cooperation to present.'
The meeting comes ahead of Putin's expected visit to New Delhi for BRICS summit on September 12-13.
Earlier in the day, Jaishankar held talks with Denis Manturov on expanding bilateral trade.
Jaishankar quoted: 'The India-Russia partnership has consistently demonstrated resilience and adaptability.'
Jaishankar is scheduled to meet Sergey Lavrov.
The visit comes a month after Jaishankar and Lavrov met in Manila on July 22; exchanged views on Ukraine conflict and West Asia; reiterated India's 'strong concern' for Indian seafarers.
Framing: Headline emphasizes Putin's statement that India and Russia work in virtually every area, focusing on the breadth of cooperation rather than specific outcomes. — Neutral-positive; supportive of the bilateral relationship, with quotes highlighting progress.
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EAM Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday during a two-day official visit.
Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that India and Russia continue to work in virtually every area – at government level, interparliamentary ties, and between business communities.
Putin quoted: 'I am pleased to note that our trade has grown this year. It declined slightly in 2025, but is now rising again. This is due in no small part – perhaps above all – to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who personally pays close attention to the development of Russian-Indian relations.'
Putin conveyed regards to PM Modi and hoped to see him soon at SCO events; they may meet again later this year.
Jaishankar and Deputy PM Denis Manturov had productive discussions covering energy supplies and fertilizer deliveries.
Russia is doing everything necessary to meet the needs of Indian farmers, increasing fertilizer supplies.
Nuclear energy, high-tech cooperation are on the agenda and making steady progress.
Jaishankar said he has a 'good report' to give after the Intergovernmental Commission meeting; economic cooperation has grown very significantly.
Jaishankar co-chaired IRIGC-TEC and met Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Framing: Headline emphasizes targeting USD 100 billion trade by 2030 and urging action on non-tariff barriers and trade imbalance. — Analytical; focuses on economic specifics and policy proposals.
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Jaishankar called for removal of non-tariff barriers, strengthening national payment systems, and swift conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement to push bilateral trade to USD 100 billion by 2030.
Jaishankar emphasized resolving trade imbalance is 'one of our foremost priorities'.
Jaishankar noted bilateral trade in goods expanded more than fourfold from approximately USD 13 billion in 2021-22 to nearly USD 60 billion in 2023-24; trade gap widened from USD 6.6 billion to over USD 50 billion.
Jaishankar quoted: 'Over the last five years, bilateral trade in goods has increased more than fourfold from about US dollars 13 billion in 2021-22 to nearly US dollars 60 billion in 2023-24. This demonstrates the immense potential of our partnership. And the rapid expansion of trade has, however, been accompanied by a significant widening of the trade imbalance, which has also increased from 6.6 billion to over US dollars 50 billion.'
Jaishankar quoted: 'Addressing this imbalance is today one of our foremost priorities. Excellency, colleagues, progress on market access, removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers, strengthening payment mechanisms and stronger business-to-business engagement will be critical for addressing this imbalance and achieving our shared objective of US dollars 100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.'
Jaishankar pointed to ongoing discussions regarding India-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement and referenced wide-ranging cooperation across energy, nuclear power, metallurgy, space, railways, fertilisers, skill mobility, and connectivity.
Jaishankar outlined three specific proposals for working groups: prioritising tangible outcomes, strengthening alignment with private sector needs, and continuously identifying new avenues to de-risk and diversify economic ties.
Jaishankar quoted: 'Governments can create enabling frameworks, but it is our businesses that trade, invest, innovate and create jobs. Our institutional mechanisms should therefore remain closely aligned with the priorities of industry. Regular interaction with businesses and industry associations will help us to identify practical bottlenecks, improve policy responsiveness and ensure that discussions remain relevant, action-oriented and commercially meaningful. The holding of Innoprom in India in the coming weeks is a very good signal in that regard.'
Jaishankar quoted: 'The complicated international scenario will constantly throw up fresh ideas because we are all focused on de-risking and diversifying. Economic demands and technology requirements will add to this mix.'
Jaishankar reaffirmed 'resilience and adaptability' of the special and privileged strategic partnership.
Earlier, Jaishankar met Putin at the Kremlin.
Putin quoted: 'We are very glad to see you, esteemed Minister. I know that you and your Russian counterpart, Manturov, who heads the Russian part of the intergovernmental commission, have already worked hard and have undoubtedly discussed the most important issues.'
IRIGC has two divisions: IRIGC-TEC and IRIGC-M&MTC.
MEA underlined the partnership has been among the steadiest in the contemporary era.
Framing: Headline emphasizes Jaishankar underlining 'resilient' India-Russia ties, but the article focuses on trade imbalance and geopolitical context. — Analytical; mixes diplomatic reporting with geopolitical context.
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Jaishankar called on Russia to address trade imbalance, with better market access, removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers, and payment mechanisms to achieve $100 billion in trade by 2030.
Jaishankar is in Russia on a two-day visit that began late Sunday evening.
Jaishankar co-chaired IRIGC-TEC, called on Putin, and held bilateral meeting with Lavrov.
The visit comes as preparations for India-Russia annual summit, SCO Summit, and BRICS summit in India.
Jaishankar quoted: 'Let us focus on implementation of outcomes. Over the years the IRIGC-TEC has evolved into a comprehensive mechanism with an extensive network of working groups and sub-groups. The effectiveness of our efforts should increasingly be measured by the outcomes we deliver. Each working group should prioritise deliverables that should be achieved before the next session.'
Putin offered to ramp up fertiliser supply and noted growth in trade.
Putin credited PM Modi for growth in trade.
Jaishankar's meetings coincided with Ukraine's Independence Day Monday; he posted felicitations to Ukraine's FM Andrii Sybiha on X.
US efforts to curtail India's oil purchases: last year US imposed tariffs up to 50% on Russian oil purchases; interim trade deal withdrew 25% tariffs; waivers expired at midnight on 17 June.
India imported roughly 2.8 million barrels of crude per day from Russia in July.
India's oil imports from Russia expected to fall in August due to Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries.
Russian economy expected to face challenges from Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries and Wildberries warehouses.
Early Monday morning, Russia's second biggest online retailer announced facilities in Krasnodar, Dagestan, Stavropol, and Adygea attacked by Ukrainian drone strikes.
Framing: Headline emphasizes Putin praising PM Modi and crediting him for India-Russia trade boom, focusing on the personal credit. — Positive; highlights personal credit and cooperation.
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EAM Jaishankar called on Russian President Vladimir Putin and conveyed greetings of PM Modi.
Putin stated that Jaishankar's visit underscores the level of relations established over decades; both nations work together in virtually all areas.
Putin quoted: 'I'm pleased to note that our trade turnover has increased this year. While it declined slightly last year, it's growing this year, and this is partly, and perhaps primarily, thanks to Prime Minister [Narendra Modi], who is devoting his personal attention to developing Russian-Indian relations.'
Putin asked to convey best wishes to Modi and hoped to meet him soon within SCO framework.
Putin quoted: 'And at the beginning of our conversation, I would like to ask you to convey my best wishes to Mr. Modi. I hope to see him soon, as we planned, within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, very soon. Our schedule is such that we will probably be able to meet again this year.'
Putin mentioned energy and fertiliser supplies as priorities, and nuclear energy and high-tech cooperation.
Jaishankar said PM Modi is looking forward to meeting Putin at SCO Summit and hopes Putin will come to India for BRICS Summit.
Jaishankar stated India and Russia share a 'strong, robust bilateral partnership'.
Jaishankar said economic cooperation has grown significantly.
Jaishankar is in Moscow to co-chair 27th Session of IRIGC-TEC from August 23-24 at invitation of Manturov.
Framing: Headline emphasizes Putin crediting PM Modi for growing Russia-India trade, focusing on the personal credit. — Positive; highlights the personal credit and cooperation.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin credited PM Modi for growing partnership during meeting with EAM Jaishankar.
Putin quoted: 'Your visit today underscores the level of relations that has been established between Russia and India for decades. We continue to work in almost all areas, including at the government level, inter-parliamentary relations and among economic participants.'
Putin quoted: 'I am pleased to note that our trade turnover has increased this year. If last year it decreased, this year it is growing. This is partly, and perhaps primarily, the merit of the Prime Minister, who pays close personal attention to the development of Russian-Indian relations.'
Jaishankar said economic cooperation has grown significantly.
Jaishankar quoted: 'Let me begin by conveying the good wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has given me a personal communication which I would like to hand over to you. We had a meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission. I think overall we have a good report to give to you. I think our economic cooperation, trade, energy, fertilisers, nuclear, and other dimensions as well, I'd be pleased to speak about them in detail.'
Jaishankar said PM Modi looks forward to meeting Putin at SCO Summit, welcoming him to India for BRICS Summit, and annual summit.
Jaishankar held talks with Russian First Deputy PM Denis Manturov; quotes on resilience and adaptability.
The meeting comes ahead of Putin's expected visit to New Delhi for BRICS summit on September 12-13.
Jaishankar is scheduled to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Framing: Headline is truncated and not fully captured, but appears to mention Jaishankar meeting Putin as part of his two-day visit. — Neutral; institutional and factual.
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EAM Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Monday as part of a two-day official visit.
Visit is from August 23 to 24.
Jaishankar will co-chair the 27th Session of IRIGC-TEC.
MEA release quoted: 'The External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, will undertake an official visit to Russia on 23-24 August 2026 to co-chair the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC).'
Jaishankar will also meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and exchange perspectives on regional and global issues.
India and Russia have a longstanding and time-tested partnership.
Since signing 'Declaration on the India-Russia Strategic Partnership' in October 2000, ties have acquired a qualitatively new character with enhanced cooperation.
IRIGC has two divisions: IRIGC-TEC and IRIGC-M&MTC.
MEA underlined the partnership has been among the steadiest in the contemporary era.
Framing: Headline emphasizes Russia prioritizing oil and gas projects with India, focusing on energy cooperation. — Neutral; factual and economic.
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Russia considers energy cooperation with India a priority, including supplies and joint hydrocarbon production and processing, said First Deputy PM Denis Manturov.
Manturov quoted: 'We attach priority importance to cooperation in the field of energy security. This concerns not only supplies of oil, petroleum products, and coal, but also joint investment projects in hydrocarbon production and processing.'
Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov said India remained a key partner for Russia's fuel and energy sector and oil supplies remained at a high level.
Russian Deputy PM Alexander Novak said Russia was interested in attracting Indian investment in its oil and gas sector and developing a distribution network in India.
Manturov said Russia sees potential for new joint projects in extraction and processing of nonferrous, rare, and rare-earth metals.
India will serve as partner country of Russian Energy Week (REW) forum this year, first official partner in history.
Framing: Headline emphasizes Russia increasing fertilizer supplies to India, focusing on this specific commitment. — Neutral; focused on a specific topic.
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Russia is increasing fertilizer supplies to India and ready to continue doing so, said Putin at meeting with Jaishankar.
Putin quoted: 'I know that you and your Russian counterpart, Mr. [First Deputy Prime Minister Denis] Manturov, who heads the Russian side of the intergovernmental commission, have already done a great deal of work and undoubtedly discussed the most important issues. There are many of them. One of these issues is not only energy supplies but, of course, fertilizer supplies.'
Putin quoted: 'We are doing everything we can to fully meet the needs of Indian farmers and the agricultural sector, increasing these supplies and standing ready to continue doing so.'
Putin noted all other issues related to nuclear energy, high-tech sectors, and other areas are on the agenda and making steady progress.
Framing: Headline emphasizes top Russian and Indian diplomats discussing Ukraine, Iran, Afghanistan, focusing on geopolitical topics. — Neutral; factual and diplomatic.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed Ukraine, Iran, and Afghanistan with Indian counterpart Jaishankar, according to Russian foreign ministry.
Talks focused on current issues on international agenda, coordinated approaches to Afghanistan, Iran, and Ukraine.
Sides reiterated mutual commitment to close coordination within UN, SCO, BRICS, and G20.
Ministers agreed to strengthen trust-based dialogue at all levels.
Jaishankar is visiting Russia to hold meeting of intergovernmental commission.
Framing: Headline emphasizes India hoping for Putin's participation in BRICS summit. — Neutral; focused on summit expectations.
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Indian PM Modi hopes that Russian President Putin will attend BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, said Jaishankar.
Jaishankar said Modi is looking forward to meeting at SCO summit and hopes Putin would attend BRICS summit.
Jaishankar quoted: 'We have a very strong picture of cooperation.'
India holds BRICS presidency this year.
Main theme of Indian presidency is 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
18th BRICS Summit will be held in New Delhi on September 12-13, focused on global economic and political challenges and expanding multilateral cooperation.
Framing: Headline emphasizes Russia and India aiming to develop tools for cashless payments. — Neutral; economic and factual.
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Russia and India need to improve payment infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted mutual settlements, said First Deputy PM Denis Manturov.
Manturov quoted: 'For the sustainable development of trade and investment ties, it is necessary to improve our joint payment infrastructure and protect it from external interference, thereby ensuring uninterrupted mutual settlements.'
The two countries intend to enable their citizens to make cashless payments.
Manturov quoted: 'At the same time, we aim to develop effective tools to enable citizens of our countries to make cashless payments.'
Tourist flow between the two countries increased by 8% in first half of year.
More than 25,000 Indian tourists visited Russia, while around 50,000 Russian citizens traveled to India.
Framing: Headline emphasizes the upcoming two-day visit and the announcement from the diplomatic agency. — Neutral; factual and official.
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India's top diplomat Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will visit Russia on August 23-24, announced Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday.
Quoting MEA release: 'At the invitation of First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov, the External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, will undertake an official visit to Russia on 23-24 August 2026 to co-chair the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC).'
During visit, Jaishankar will also meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and 'exchange perspectives on regional and global issues.'
Framing: Headline emphasizes India expecting to boost ties with Moscow during the visit, based on a source. — Neutral; diplomatic and forward-looking.
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Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is expected to discuss all aspects of bilateral agenda during visit to Russia, a source in Indian government told TASS.
Source quoted: 'Jaishankar’s visit is of great importance, because it is about the regular dialogue that we maintain with Russia.'
Source said: 'We would like to discuss all aspects of the bilateral agenda in order to further strengthen our partnership.'
Source said the top diplomats will also 'discuss geopolitical, international and regional topics.'
Indian MEA announced on Saturday that Jaishankar will visit Russia on August 23-24, at invitation of Manturov.
He will co-chair 27th Session of IRIGC-TEC.
During visit, Jaishankar will also meet Lavrov and 'exchange perspectives on regional and global issues.'
Framing: Headline emphasizes Jaishankar meeting Putin and discussing bilateral ties, global developments. — Neutral; descriptive.
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EAM Jaishankar called on Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussed bilateral ties and global developments.
Jaishankar arrived in Moscow on Sunday for a two-day visit.
It comes ahead of Putin's expected visit to New Delhi for BRICS leaders' summit on September 12-13.
The meeting assumes significance as India and Russia seek to deepen economic engagement.
Earlier, Jaishankar held talks with Russian First Deputy PM Denis Manturov.
Jaishankar quoted: 'The India-Russia partnership has consistently demonstrated resilience and adaptability.'
Jaishankar is scheduled to meet Lavrov.
The visit comes a month after Jaishankar and Lavrov met in Manila on July 22; discussed Ukraine conflict and West Asia; reiterated India's 'strong concern' for Indian seafarers.
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ClaimExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday, August 24, 2026, during a two-day official visit.
ClaimPutin said India and Russia continue to cooperate in virtually all areas, including at the government level, interparliamentary ties, and economic cooperation.
ClaimJaishankar said progress on market access, removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers, stronger payment mechanisms, and increased business-to-business engagement would be critical to expanding bilateral trade.
ClaimJaishankar said bilateral trade in goods increased from about USD 13 billion in 2021-22 to nearly USD 60 billion in 2023-24, and the trade imbalance widened from USD 6.6 billion to over USD 50 billion.
ClaimThe meeting between Jaishankar and Putin took place ahead of Putin's expected visit to New Delhi for the BRICS leaders' summit on September 12-13.
ClaimEarlier on Monday, Jaishankar held talks with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov on expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
ClaimJaishankar and Lavrov discussed Ukraine, Iran, and Afghanistan, agreeing to strengthen trust-based dialogue, according to the Russian foreign ministry.
ClaimAt the July 22 meeting in Manila, Jaishankar and Lavrov reviewed bilateral ties and exchanged views on the Ukraine conflict and West Asia, with Jaishankar reiterating India's 'strong concern' for the safety of Indian seafarers.
ClaimJaishankar co-chaired the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov.
ClaimIndia and Russia have a longstanding and time-tested partnership, which has been among the steadiest in the contemporary era, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
ClaimSince the signing of the 'Declaration on the India-Russia Strategic Partnership' in October 2000, ties have acquired a qualitatively new character with enhanced cooperation in almost all areas.
ClaimRussian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said Russia considers energy cooperation with India a priority, including supplies and joint hydrocarbon production and processing.
ClaimRussian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia is interested in attracting Indian investment in its oil and gas sector and developing a distribution network in India.
ClaimManturov said Russia sees potential for new joint projects with India in the extraction and processing of nonferrous, rare, and rare-earth metals.
ClaimRussian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said Russia and India need to improve their joint payment infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted mutual settlements.
ClaimTourist flow between Russia and India increased by 8% in the first half of the year, with more than 25,000 Indian tourists visiting Russia and around 50,000 Russian citizens traveling to India.
ClaimIndia's purchases of Russian oil rose to more than 2.6 million barrels a day in June and July, up from about 1 million barrels a day in February, according to Sumit Ritolia of Kpler.
ClaimIndia's overall crude imports of around 5 million barrels a day are at their highest levels since the US and Israel began bombing Iran at the end of February, according to Kpler data.
ClaimJaishankar's meetings in Russia coincided with Ukraine's Independence Day, and he posted felicitations to Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on X.
ClaimRussia's second biggest online retailer announced early Monday that its facilities in Krasnodar, Dagestan, Stavropol, and Adygea were attacked by Ukrainian drone strikes.
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