Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Ukraine would not be excluded from negotiations to end the war, emphasizing the need to increase trust between Moscow and Washington for success. Putin mentioned the possibility of a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump but highlighted the importance of substantive discussions over mere formalities, following positive outcomes from recent talks on Ukraine and discussions to improve bilateral relations. Putin also noted progress in areas of mutual interest, such as the Middle East, global energy markets, and space cooperation, signaling a positive shift in relations between Russia and the United States.
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EAM S Jaishankar, Chinese counterpart Wang Yi meet on G20 sidelines, discuss Kailash Mansarovar, flight connectivity
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Chinese counterpart FM Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Johannesburg, discussing developments in bilateral ties, specifically focusing on direct flights and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. They reviewed peace and tranquility in border areas and emphasized the importance of resuming direct flight connectivity and facilitating travel between the two countries. Full Article
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