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President of Russia Vladimir Putin took part, via videoconference, in the 15th BRICS Summit
23 august / 2023

President of Russia Vladimir Putin took part, via videoconference, in the 15th BRICS Summit

President of Russia Vladimir Putin took part, via videoconference, in the 15th BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on August 22-24.
Russian Film Festival will be held in Varanasi for the first time
23 august / 2023

Russian Film Festival will be held in Varanasi for the first time

The Russian Film Festival is being held at the JHV Cinemas Varanasi from August 25 to 27. The event is timed to coincide with the meeting of the G20 Culture Ministers being held in Varanasi on August 26.
Video Address by President of Russia Vladimir Putin to the Participants in the BRICS Business Forum
22 august / 2023

Video Address by President of Russia Vladimir Putin to the Participants in the BRICS Business Forum

On August 22, President of Russia Vladimir Putin made a video address to guests and participants in the BRICS Business Forum, which is traditionally held ahead of the BRICS summit.
US seeks to undermine India-Russia relations – envoy
22 august / 2023

US seeks to undermine India-Russia relations – envoy

Russia and India are expanding their economic ties to unprecedented levels, propelling Moscow into the list of New Delhi's top five trade partners, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov has said.
'Russia will never be alone', diplomat tells gathering in New Delhi
19 august / 2023

'Russia will never be alone', diplomat tells gathering in New Delhi

Western nations are using Ukraine to weaken Russia, but will not succeed, the Russian deputy ambassador to India, Roman Babushkin, said on Saturday at an event in New Delhi. He was speaking ahead of the G20 summit scheduled for September.
Review of publications containing inaccurate or false information (August 12-18, 2023)
18 august / 2023

Review of publications containing inaccurate or false information (August 12-18, 2023)

We paid particular attention to the article by Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Catherine Colonna published on August 15 in 'The Times of India' newspaper. Once again, Europeans are trying to put a blame on Russia for a global food crisis, including in connection with Moscow's withdrawal from the Grain Deal.
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India's Independence Day
15 august / 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India's Independence Day

#Putin: We attach great importance to the relations of the special and privileged strategic partnership with New Delhi. I am confident that with joint efforts we will further enhance fruitful bilateral cooperation in all areas and constructive partnership in solving topical issues of regional and global agenda.
Review of publications containing inaccurate or false information (August 5-11, 2023)
11 august / 2023

Review of publications containing inaccurate or false information (August 5-11, 2023)

We noted a number of informational insinuations claiming that the Russian Armed Forces are targeting the civilian infrastructure and population in Ukraine. For instance, 'The Statesman' newspaper and the 'India Today' TV channel posted news on the Russian "bombing" of residential areas in Zaporozhye.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s article "Colonial Pressure" for Izvestia MIC
04 august / 2023

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s article "Colonial Pressure" for Izvestia MIC

#Zakharova: When the British monarch “apologises” for the colonial crimes his predecessors committed in Africa and other parts of the world, he knows very well that according to the UN, he is the head of a colonial power, even though the UK has the right of veto at the UN Security Council. Moreover, his government is ready to kill and die for these colonies.
Review of publications containing inaccurate or false information (July 29 - August 4, 2023)
04 august / 2023

Review of publications containing inaccurate or false information (July 29 - August 4, 2023)

The Second Russia-Africa Summit held in St. Petersburg on July 27-28 has been a major focus of the Western news agencies, which have tried to impose the viewpoint that the event was a “complete failure”. Unfortunately, a number of Indian media have copied some of such reports without any due verification.