National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday during the BRICS National Security Advisers’ meeting in Moscow. The encounter, which was highlighted by a handshake captured in a photograph shared by the Russian Embassy in India, marks a significant moment in India’s diplomatic efforts to mediate the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Doval’s visit comes shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Ukraine, where Modi emphasized the need for dialogue between Ukraine and Russia to resolve the conflict. During his discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Modi offered India’s support in playing an “active role” in restoring peace in the region.
Sources indicate that Doval’s mission to Russia involved presenting a peace plan crafted by Prime Minister Modi to President Putin. The plan is part of India’s broader diplomatic strategy to facilitate a resolution to the war, which has been ongoing since 2014.
In their meeting, President Putin expressed hope that Prime Minister Modi would attend the BRICS summit scheduled to be held in Kazan, Russia, next month. Putin also proposed a bilateral meeting with Modi on October 22 during the summit. This proposed meeting aims to review the progress of agreements made during Modi’s previous visit to Moscow and to discuss future prospects.
“We are waiting for our good friend Modi and send our best regards to him,” Putin was quoted as saying by Russian media.
The upcoming BRICS summit will be an important platform for further discussions on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and other international issues. India’s active involvement in these talks underscores its growing role in global diplomacy and conflict resolution.
Sources By Agencies
