Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone Friday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who “expressed understanding and assist” for Putin’s actions to solidify energy within the aftermath of the failed Wagner revolt — in line with a Kremlin readout. India’s authorities stated that Putin had knowledgeable Modi in regards to the occasions, Reuters reported.
America, Ukraine’s largest backer, has shut ties with India, reaffirmed by Modi in a go to to Washington this month. However whereas Modi has issued requires a diplomatic path to finish Russia’s battle in Ukraine, he has not condemned the invasion.
Ukraine’s high navy commander, Gen. Valery Zaluzhny, has informed The Washington Publish he wants extra weapons and extra endurance from Western allies if his nation’s counteroffensive is to progress sooner. Zaluzhny, in a uncommon interview, expressed frustration that Kyiv has nonetheless not obtained fashionable fighter jets however is predicted to quickly take again territory from the occupying Russian forces.
On Friday The Publish reported that earlier this month CIA Director William J. Burns made a secret go to to Ukraine, the place officers revealed an bold technique to retake Russian-occupied territory and open cease-fire negotiations with Moscow by the top of the yr, in line with officers acquainted with the go to.
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In a uncommon, wide-ranging interview, the Ukrainian armed forces commander additionally expressed frustration that Ukraine nonetheless has not obtained fashionable fighter jets however is predicted to quickly take again territory from the occupying Russians.
“This isn’t a present,” Zaluzhny stated in his workplace at Ukraine’s Common Workers headquarters. “It’s not a present the entire world is watching and betting on or something. Each day, each meter is given by blood.”