Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Jaishankar Meets Putin as India-Russia Ties Deepen
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Moscow for two days.
He met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday.
They talked about relations between India and Russia.
They also discussed important events happening around the world.
Jaishankar spoke with Denis Manturov about increasing trade and economic cooperation.
India and Russia want to expand their partnership in several areas.
Jaishankar is expected to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Their earlier meeting covered the Ukraine conflict, West Asia, and the safety of Indian seafarers.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday.
The two discussed India-Russia bilateral ties and global developments.
Jaishankar held separate talks with First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov on trade and economic cooperation.
His two-day Moscow visit precedes Putin’s expected trip to New Delhi for the September 12-13 BRICS leaders’ summit.
Jaishankar is scheduled to meet Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on regional and global issues, including matters previously discussed in Manila.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Denis Manturov, and Sergey Lavrov.
- What
- Jaishankar met Putin and held talks on bilateral relations, trade, economic cooperation, and global developments.
- When
- The meeting took place on Monday during Jaishankar’s two-day visit, ahead of the September 12-13 BRICS leaders’ summit.
- Where
- Moscow, Russia.
- Why
- India and Russia are seeking to deepen economic engagement and broaden cooperation across several areas.
- Visit duration
- Jaishankar arrived in Moscow on Sunday for a two-day visit.
- Main meeting
- Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday.
- Economic discussions
- Jaishankar and Denis Manturov discussed expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
- Upcoming summit
- Putin is expected to visit New Delhi for the BRICS leaders’ summit on September 12-13.
- Planned meeting
- Jaishankar is scheduled to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
- Previous Jaishankar-Lavrov meeting
- The two ministers met in Manila on July 22 during Association of Southeast Asian Nations-related ministerial meetings.
- Earlier topics
- Their July meeting covered bilateral relations, the Ukraine conflict, West Asia, and the safety of Indian seafarers.
