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<p>Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Moscow on Friday (July 5) to meet President Vladimir Putin of Russia in a major setback to western-European effort to isolate Russia. Orban's visit comes less than a week before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Russia for an annual India-Russia visit.</p>

<p>Orban's visit to Moscow comes just five days into Hungary's takeover of EU's rotating presidency. He first went to Kyiv and then landed in Moscow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As part of his peace mission Viktor Orbán has arrived in Moscow," his spokesperson told state news agency MTI. "The prime minister is meeting Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia."</p>

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<p>The visit is the first by an EU leader to Russia since April 2022 when Austria's Chancellor Karl Nehammer visited Moscow to convince Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine.</p>

<p>"Hungary does not have the mandate to negotiate on behalf of the European Union. I would never pretend. But I can explore the situation," he told state media on Friday (July 5).</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, on Friday (July 5) said Orban's visit to Moscow was an "exclusively" bilateral one as the Hungarian leader "has not received any mandate...  to visit Moscow" and was "not representing the EU in any form".</p>

<p>European Council president Charles Michel took to X to assert Hungary does not have the legitimacy to speak for the bloc.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Orban has consistently taken a pro-Russia stance since 2022 and has opposed EU sanctions on Moscow.</p>

<p>He was also the first western leader to meet Putin in China last October after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for war crimes allegedly perpetrated by the Russian leader.</p>

<p>Putin defended Orban saying: "They are attacking him not because he has a different position from other European leaders, but because he has the courage to defend the interests of his people."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Many politicians in Europe today lack that courage and envy him."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Moscow on Friday (July 5) to meet President Vladimir Putin of Russia in a major setback to western-European effort to isolate Russia.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Moscow on Friday (July 5) to meet President Vladimir Putin of Russia in a major setback to western-European effort to isolate Russia. Orban's visit comes less than a week before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Russia for an annual India-Russia visit. Orban's visit to Moscow comes just five days into Hungary's takeover of EU's rotating presidency. He first went to Kyiv and then landed in Moscow. "As part of his peace mission Viktor Orbán has arrived in Moscow," his spokesperson told state news agency MTI. "The prime minister is meeting Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia." Also watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Hungary's Orban urges ceasefire on Kyiv visit × The visit is the first by an EU leader to Russia since April 2022 when Austria's Chancellor Karl Nehammer visited Moscow to convince Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. "Hungary does not have the mandate to negotiate on behalf of the European Union. I would never pretend. But I can explore the situation," he told state media on Friday (July 5). Also read | Kremlin says trade, economy on agenda during PM Modi's 'very important' visit to Russia Meanwhile, the EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, on Friday (July 5) said Orban's visit to Moscow was an "exclusively" bilateral one as the Hungarian leader "has not received any mandate...  to visit Moscow" and was "not representing the EU in any form". European Council president Charles Michel took to X to assert Hungary does not have the legitimacy to speak for the bloc. Orban has consistently taken a pro-Russia stance since 2022 and has opposed EU sanctions on Moscow. He was also the first western leader to meet Putin in China last October after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for war crimes allegedly perpetrated by the Russian leader. Putin defended Orban saying: "They are attacking him not because he has a different position from other European leaders, but because he has the courage to defend the interests of his people." "Many politicians in Europe today lack that courage and envy him." (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping emphasised the strengthening partnership between their nations and their commitment to countering Western influence.</p>

<p>Putin described the current phase of Russia-China relations as at their 'best', highlighting their role as a stabilising force globally. He noted the SCO has growing significance in shaping a "fair multipolar world order".</p>

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<p>Xi urged regional leaders to resist "external interference" and stressed the friendship between China and Russia amid global uncertainties.</p>

<p>“We should work together to resist external interference…and firmly grasp our own future and destiny, as well as regional peace and development, in our own hands,” Xi was quoted as saying.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The deepening ties between China and Russia across political and military domains have raised concerns in the United States and Europe.</p>

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<p>China has emerged as offering crucial support to Russia's economy amid severe sanctions while the two nations have also strengthened military cooperation.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>SCO members&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>SCO was founded in 2001 by China, Russia and four Central Asian nations that were formerly part of the Soviet Union - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.</p>

<p>The organisation's primary goals were to enhance regional security and foster economic cooperation among its members.</p>

<p>Over the years, the SCO has expanded its membership to include India, Pakistan and Iran.</p>

<p>On Thursday (July 4), during the latest summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, Russia's close ally and western neighbour, Belarus, officially joined the bloc.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping emphasised the strengthening partnership between their nations and their commitment to countering Western influence.

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping emphasised the strengthening partnership between their nations and their commitment to countering Western influence. Putin described the current phase of Russia-China relations as at their 'best', highlighting their role as a stabilising force globally. He noted the SCO has growing significance in shaping a "fair multipolar world order". Also Read | 'If left unchecked..': Jaishankar takes veiled dig at Pak, China at SCO summit Xi urged regional leaders to resist "external interference" and stressed the friendship between China and Russia amid global uncertainties. “We should work together to resist external interference…and firmly grasp our own future and destiny, as well as regional peace and development, in our own hands,” Xi was quoted as saying. Also Read | PM Modi to visit key partner Russia on July 8-9, set to hold 22nd bilateral annual summit The deepening ties between China and Russia across political and military domains have raised concerns in the United States and Europe. Watch | SCO Summit: China, Russia hold bilateral meet on SCO sidelines; Putin, Xi hail stable ties × China has emerged as offering crucial support to Russia's economy amid severe sanctions while the two nations have also strengthened military cooperation. SCO members SCO was founded in 2001 by China, Russia and four Central Asian nations that were formerly part of the Soviet Union - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The organisation's primary goals were to enhance regional security and foster economic cooperation among its members. Over the years, the SCO has expanded its membership to include India, Pakistan and Iran. On Thursday (July 4), during the latest summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, Russia's close ally and western neighbour, Belarus, officially joined the bloc. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a visit to Russia on&nbsp;July 8-9, 2024 with an aim to bolster New Delhi's strategic partnership with Moscow, hold the 22nd bilateral annual summit and discuss various regional and global issues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Prime Minister will be in Moscow on 08-09 July 2024 at the invitation of the President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin to hold the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit. The leaders will review the entire range of multifaceted relations between the two countries and exchange views on contemporary regional and global issues of mutual interest," a government press release said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>PM Modi will also travel to Austria on&nbsp;July 9-10.</p>

<p>"This will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Austria in 41 years. He will call on President of the Republic of Austria, H.E. Mr. Alexander Van der Bellen and hold talks with Chancellor of Austria H.E. Mr. Karl Nehammer. Prime Minister and Chancellor will also address business leaders from India and Austria," the release added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>PM Modi will also hold interaction with members of the Indian community in Moscow and Vienna.</p>

<h2><strong>First bilateral visit since Ukraine conflict</strong></h2>

<p>Modi's visit to Russia will mark his first bilateral visit to the country since the beginning&nbsp;of the Russia-Ukraine war in February 2022.</p>

<p>During the two-day trip, PM Modi is expected to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, focusing on key areas such as regional and global security.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The visit is particularly notable as it follows the annual India-Russia summit format, which has been on hold for the past three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the evolving international situation.</p>

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<p>Moreover, reports suggested that discussions are underway regarding the opening of two new Indian consulates in Russia, a move that would further strengthen people-to-people ties between the two nations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The last in-person bilateral meeting between PM Modi and President Putin took place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in September 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a visit to Russia on July 8-9, 2024 with an aim to bolster New Delhi's strategic partnership with Moscow, hold the 22nd bilateral annual summit and discuss various regional and global issues.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a visit to Russia on July 8-9, 2024 with an aim to bolster New Delhi's strategic partnership with Moscow, hold the 22nd bilateral annual summit and discuss various regional and global issues. "Prime Minister will be in Moscow on 08-09 July 2024 at the invitation of the President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin to hold the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit. The leaders will review the entire range of multifaceted relations between the two countries and exchange views on contemporary regional and global issues of mutual interest," a government press release said. Also Read | French PM expresses confidence in preventing far-right majority PM Modi will also travel to Austria on July 9-10. "This will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Austria in 41 years. He will call on President of the Republic of Austria, H.E. Mr. Alexander Van der Bellen and hold talks with Chancellor of Austria H.E. Mr. Karl Nehammer. Prime Minister and Chancellor will also address business leaders from India and Austria," the release added. Also Read | Bruce Lehrmann set to face trial on charges of rape PM Modi will also hold interaction with members of the Indian community in Moscow and Vienna. First bilateral visit since Ukraine conflict Modi's visit to Russia will mark his first bilateral visit to the country since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war in February 2022. During the two-day trip, PM Modi is expected to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, focusing on key areas such as regional and global security. The visit is particularly notable as it follows the annual India-Russia summit format, which has been on hold for the past three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the evolving international situation. Watch | UK Elections 2024: Voting underway in Britain to elect new PM × Moreover, reports suggested that discussions are underway regarding the opening of two new Indian consulates in Russia, a move that would further strengthen people-to-people ties between the two nations. The last in-person bilateral meeting between PM Modi and President Putin took place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in September 2022. (With inputs from agencies)

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