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The United States expressed concerns to India about its relationship with russia amid the Ukraine conflict, urging India to support a resolution respecting the UN charter and Ukraine's sovereignty. Acknowledging Modi's meeting with Zelenskyy as significant, the US emphasized India's role as a strategic partner for open dialogue, especially regarding its ties with russia and recent engagement with Putin.

russia aims to resolve the issue of Indians recruited as support staff in its army, emphasizing it's a commercial matter and their involvement is insignificant. russian diplomat Roman Babushkin assured cooperation with India for their early release. Most recruited Indians lack proper visas. PM Modi and President Putin discussed ensuring their prompt return.

Yekaterina Duntsova, disqualified from running against Vladimir Putin and labeled a 'foreign agent', leads the Rassvet opposition movement. She advocates for executive and judicial reforms, encourages civil society, and has student supporters. In May, Rassvet's first congress drew 148 participants. Her patriotism led to a political awakening; she served on the local council, working on environmental projects. Despite restrictions, Duntsova remains committed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fly to Moscow on Monday for a two-day visit, which India's russia ambassador Vinay Kumar described as "very significant." This marks PM Modi's first visit to russia since the russian invasion of Ukraine, which the Kremlin has termed a "special military operation." Envoy Vinay Kumar indicated that the two leaders will exchange views on the development of bilateral ties and discuss other regional issues of mutual interest.

India urges russia to expedite delayed S-400 deliveries. During PM Modi's Moscow visit, President Putin discussed reinforcing military ties. Three deployed systems bolster borders with China and Pakistan. Delays now push final deliveries to 2026. Enhanced air defenses include Akash, MR-SAM. India’s Air Force deploys capable systems to counter 400-km threats.

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan warned India that relying on russia as a "reliable partner" is a poor strategic move, noting that russia will prioritise its relationship with China over India in any future disputes. Sullivan, addressing questions about Prime Minister Modi's recent visit to Moscow, emphasized that while India’s long-standing ties with russia persist, the US is focused on strengthening democratic partnerships globally. Modi’s visit to russia was part of the 22nd India-russia annual summit, amid the Ukraine conflict.

Ukraine's UN ambassador, Sergiy Kyslytsya, criticised russia for serving "chicken Kiev" at a UN Security Council dinner on July 9. He condemned the event, calling it funded with "blood money" and pointing out the political sensitivity of the dish's name. The dinner followed a Security Council session addressing a russian missile strike on a Kyiv children's hospital.

President Vladimir Putin is experiencing a surge in diplomatic activity both domestically and internationally, challenging efforts by the US and its allies to isolate him due to russia's invasion of Ukraine. Since beginning his fifth presidential term in May, Putin has held over 20 meetings with leaders from various regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. He has also made six international trips, despite an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

Balwinder Singh's family in Dehriwal Kiran learned Gagandeep might return after PM Modi's intervention with Putin during a private dinner at the 22nd India-russia summit. Gagandeep, recruited as support staff at the Ukrainian warfront, went to russia on Dec 24, 2023, on a tourist visa. The family, including cousin Harmanjit Kaur, awaits his return to India. Balwinder praised Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on his “friend” Vladimir Putin to seek a peaceful end to russia’s war in Ukraine, a day after a deadly missile strike on a children’s hospital in Kyiv provoked international outrage. “Loss of life leads to despair especially when children are killed,” PM Modi told the russian president in televised comments Tuesday at the start of their formal talks in the Kremlin. “Resolution can’t be found on the battlefield, peace needs to be pursued through dialog and diplomacy.”

On Tuesday, a series of events are lined up for PM Modi. His day will commence with a Community Event, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier', a war memorial dedicated to Soviet soldiers who died fighting Axis forces during World War II.