Event of  Bangladesh liberation in 1971 shaped the psyche of Indian people in which USSR was a saviour and United States a villain; it still persists to some extent. Recent Bangladesh coup further strengthened the Indian world view that they can not rely on west

 Bangladesh coup resulted in deep resentment among Indian elites and masses and anti US sentiments are running all time high

 Most Indians believe that United States and western countries are behind this coup

 Anti Sheikh Hasina coup is painful for Indians who shed their blood to liberate Bangladesh against all odds 

 India struggles to cope with geo strategic loss in Bangladesh 

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Official Press Release 

Visit of H.E. Mr. Dmytro Kuleba, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to India (March 28-29, 2024)

 March 29, 2024

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, H.E. Mr. Dmytro Kuleba paid an official visit to India on 28-29 March 2024.

2. During his visit, the Foreign Minister of Ukraine met External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, and Deputy National Security Adviser, Shri Vikram Misri.

3. The meeting between EAM and Foreign Minister Kuleba held on 29 March 2024 focused on fostering constructive dialogue and strengthening bilateral relations between India and Ukraine including in areas such as trade and investment, science and technology, defence, agriculture, health, culture, and education.

4. Both Ministers also held a separate discussion on matters related to the India- Ukraine Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical, Industrial and Cultural Cooperation and its working groups. Both sides agreed to work towards holding the 7th IGC meeting later this year.

5. The exchange of views on regional and global matters involved a comprehensive discussion on the ongoing conflict and efforts to achieve a peaceful settlement.

6. Regular interactions at various levels and meetings of bilateral mechanisms have contributed to the strong and multifaceted partnership that exists between India and Ukraine.

New Delhi
March 29, 2024

 Prime Minister speaks with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.

 August 28, 2023

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the President of the Russian Federation, H.E Mr. Vladimir Putin.

The two leaders reviewed progress on number of issues of bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual concern, including the recently concluded BRICS Summit in Johannesburg.

President Putin conveyed his inability to attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi on 9-10 September 2023 and informed that Russia would be represented by Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Sergey Lavrov.

While expressing an understanding for Russia’s decision, PM thanked President Putin for Russia’s consistent support to all initiatives under India’s G20 Presidency.

The two leaders agreed to remain in touch.