National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval is likely to visit Russia next week. It is being said that he would press the Russian government for the swift delivery of the remaining two S-400 air defence systems.
India may request additional units of S-400
Several media reports suggested that India may request additional units of the same system to strengthen India’s defence capabilities. Meanwhile, a delegation of Indian MPs led by Kanimozhi already reached Moscow to present India’s position on terrorism.
S-400 and BrahMos missiles played a key role
India’s recent air strike against Pakistan under Operation Sindoor outlined how S-400 and BrahMos missiles played a key role in the fight. Doval’s visit shows the significance of these military weapons which are not only crucial but a shield for Indian Defence.
Parliamentary delegation received by Chair of the State Duma Committee
Earlier, an all-party parliamentary delegation led by DMK Member of Parliament Kanimozhi was received on Friday by Leonid Slutsky, Chair of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, along with other Members of the State Duma.
The members of the delegation received by Russia’s Federal Assembly included Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Rajeev Rai, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Captain Brijesh Chowkta, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Prem Chand Gupta, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Ashok Kumar Mittal, and former Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri.
Delegation met with First Deputy Chair of the Federation Council Committee
The delegation also met with First Deputy Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs, Andrey Denisov, and other Russian senators in Moscow.
In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Russia stated, “Together in the fight against terrorism! All-Party Delegation led by Hon’ble MP @KanimozhiDMK in the Federation Council of the Russian Federation with First Deputy Chair of the Committee on International Affairs HE Andrey Denisov and other Senators.”
