‘Russia Stood by Us When Our Security Was Under Threat’ Jaishankar | N18G

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Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar defended India’s ties with Russia at the Munich Leaders Meeting in New Delhi, saying Moscow and the Soviet Union had stood by India when its security and territorial integrity were under threat. Jaishankar said the relationship had evolved beyond its traditional focus on defence and security, expanding into nuclear and space cooperation, trade, investment, energy and other areas. India and Russia are also targeting $100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. Addressing the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Jaishankar reiterated India’s position that the war should end. He said New Delhi had gone ‘beyond advocacy’ by engaging with both Moscow and Kyiv on issues including Black Sea shipping, grain and energy exports, and possible arrangements to prevent attacks. The remarks came after Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Kyiv had received several ceasefire proposals and described India’s proposal as the ‘most comprehensive’. Russian Presiden

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