NIKOLAY KUDASHEV
Moscow’s position on Afghanistan is very close to that of India: Envoy
"What the two of us need in Afghanistan is security, predictability, and inclusive government, which will satisfy the needs of the Afghan people. Afghan owned, and Afghan built, government. That's the basics of the Indian position, (which is) very close to us," Kudashev told a select group of media persons.
Sky is the limit for expansion of Russia-India strategic partnership: Russian envoy
"The first 2+2 ministerial meeting and, of course, the summit -- undoubtedly, it will be a new huge cornerstone of the special and privileged strategic partnership, which is really unique," Kudashev said.
Single shot dose Sputnik Light may be available in India soon: Russian envoy
“Production of Sputnik V in India is expected to be gradually ramped up to 850 million doses per year,” Kudashev said, and emphasised that its efficacy is “well-known in the world”. “In Russia, it’s being successfully used to vaccinate citizens starting since second half of 2020. Russian specialists declared it’s also effective against new Covid-19 strains,” he stated.
Second batch of Russia's COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V reaches Hyderabad
Dr Reddy's Laboratories on May 14 soft-launched imported COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V vaccine which is priced at Rs948, with five per cent GST per dose (retail price).
Plan to increase Sputnik V vaccine production up to 850 million doses per year in India: Russian envoy
"Happy to share that the first batch of the Sputnik V vaccine was delivered in Hyderabad today! As Russia and India continue dedicated joint efforts to combat the #COVID19, this move is especially important to support the Indian Government's endeavours to mitigate the deadly second wave and save lives," said Ambassador Kudashev
‘Russia's military ties with Pakistan limited to counter-terrorism’
Days after Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov’s Pakistan visit, Russia’s ambassador to India Nikolay Kudashev and his deputy Roman Babushkin told media persons that there is “no reason to think there are divergences or misunderstandings between Russia and India as far as Pakistan is concerned”.
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Moscow, New Delhi committed to S-400 missile deal: Russian ambassador Nikolay Kudashev
The envoy also said that both Russia and India do not recognise bilateral sanctions as they are "illegal tools" of "unlawful and unfair" competition and pressure.
Russia hopes approval to Sputnik-V vaccine by DCGI will be completed soon
As India battles increasing cases of COVID-19, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has recommended restricted use of Russia's Sputnik-V vaccine in emergency situations.
MEA on Russia ties: False stories in important ties is particularly irresponsible
Sources told ET that content of India Russia relations is of such sensitive nature that DVC format is not appropriate unlike other less sensitive relations. The immediate MEA reaction is due to importance of strategic partnership between Delhi and Moscow, experts told ET.
India should not be worried about our ties with Pakistan: Russia
Deputy Chief of the Russian mission Roman Babushkin said Russia's ties with Pakistan are "independent" in nature and that his government is mindful of respecting sensitivities of other countries.
We don't recognise unilateral sanctions; defence ties with India advancing well: Russia
Russian Deputy Chief of the mission Roman Babushkin said the US is using the sanction regime on arms purchases from Russia as "illegal tools".
Russia will jointly produce Sputnik V vaccine for COVID-19 with India: Russian envoy
Sputnik V vaccine has shown 92 per cent efficacy in preventing COVID-19, according to the interim trial results announced by the country's health ministry.
Vladimir Putin may visit India in first half of 2021, says Russian envoy
According to Sputnik, the Russian envoy also informed that a free trade deal may be signed next year between India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which comprises of countries like Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia.
Relevance of BRICS from reform of global governance to handling Covid-19 pandemic
In doing so, the countries were motivated by the 2020 motto – «BRICS Partnership for Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth», affirmed Kudashev in his address at a webinar ‘Moments of Truth for BRICS Challenges, Strategies and Way Forward’.
As cases mount, India studying Russian proposal for coronavirus vaccine
The issue is also likely to come up during foreign minister S Jaishankar's visit to Moscow this week. The Russian ambassador, Nikolay Kudashev also said though that Russia hoped to work with India for a "just and multipolar" world order at a time some countries were playing "geopolitical games" despite the pandemic and creating "close-door exclusive blocs".
Delhi-Moscow should be sensitive to each other's security interests as in past: Indian envoy to Russia
Russian Ambassador to India, Nikolay Kudashev in his remarks referred to the India’s and ASEAN positions on Indo-Pacific region. “…What is important that ASEAN and India’s positions with regard to this are the same – Indo-Pacific Strategies should not be discussed in a containment categories, while we should promote unifying formats.”
Russia backs India's position; says no to bilateral matters on RIC agenda
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told reporters in Moscow on Wednesday that the topics for the meeting had already been agreed.
Hopeful situation at LAC will de-escalate: Russian Envoy
“We are confident that the neighbors, guided by Wuhan and Chennai informal summits commitments, would demonstrate their dedication to peace and tranquility at the border, as well as to constructive dialogue,” Kudashev said.
Indian military contingent expected at Victory Day Parade in Moscow on June 24
The series of possible engagements including India’s armed forces participation at the June 24 Victory Day parade was discussed when Russian Ambassador to India Nikolay Kudashev met Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla on Tuesday.
Kashmir issue should not be discussed at any common platform: Russian Foreign Minister
His made remarks at a press meet in Moscow responding to a query sent by ET on Russia's position on repeated attempts to discuss Kashmir issue at the UN Security Council despite failure at first meeting in August 2019. Lavrov visited Delhi earlier this week. The comments hold significance after yet another Chinese attempt at UNSC to internationalise issue fell flat.
Russian envoy says no doubts on India's Kashmir approach, S-400 missiles to be delivered to India by 2025
The production of S-400 missiles to be delivered to India has started, Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin said. EAM S Jaishankar will visit Russia on March 22 and March 23 to attend a meeting of the Russia-Indian-China trilateral. The S-400, an upgraded version of the S-300, had previously only been available to the Russian defence forces.
'Russia and India will further develop military dialogue and counter terror cooperation in 2020'
Talking to reporters, Russian envoy Nikola Kudashev also said Russia hopes the Free Trade Agreement between Eurasian Economic Union and India comes to an early conclusion. He said constructive dialogue between India and Russia is the basis of commonly recognised principles of international behaviour, such as "non-interference in domestic affairs and mutual respect".
PM Narendra Modi's visit to Vladivostok next week to open new chapter in ties: Russia
In Russia, Modi will attend the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok and hold the annual bilateral summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia hails India for S-400 missile deal despite US pressure
US President Donald Trump had warned Wednesday that India will find out ``sooner than you think’’ if CAATSA sanctions will apply to India’s $5 billion S-400 deal withRussia during the visit by President Vladimir Putin earlier this month.
No CAATSA pressure on Indo-Russia def deals; will soon ink pacts on frigates, Kalashnikovs: Envoy
Describing the recently-inked USD 5.4 billion S-400 missile defence system deal as the "largest contract" in the history of Indo-Russia ties, Russian Ambassador to India Nikolay Kudashev said it was one of the "speediest" agreements to be signed between the two countries and there were no protracted negotiations.
US sanctions have no major impact on Indo-Russian defense ties: Envoy
"I can’t say that the US attitude toward Indo-Soviet and Indo-Russian relations including the military-technical cooperation has ever been very friendly."
Coop in info security important pillar of India, Russia ties: Envoy
Kudashev said a very important agenda for his country is to develop a broad network of multilateral and bilateral confidence-building measures in the use of ICT.
Not concerned over Indo-US ties, apprehensive about Washington's agenda: Russian envoy Nikolay Kudashev
Nikolay Kudashev said the Indo-Russia relations had a huge potential for a further expansion, considering the level of cooperation the two countries had seen in different areas in the past.
Russia’s ties with Pakistan and India cannot be "equalised": Russian ambassador
Last month, Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono in a media interview had said that Japan will propose a top-level dialogue with the US, India and Australia.
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