Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by cellphone Friday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who “expressed understanding and help” for Putin’s actions to solidify energy within the aftermath of the failed Wagner revolt — based on a Kremlin readout. India’s authorities mentioned 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 army commander, Gen. Valery Zaluzhny, has advised The Washington Put up he wants extra weapons and extra persistence from Western allies if his nation’s counteroffensive is to progress quicker. Zaluzhny, in a uncommon interview, expressed frustration that Kyiv has nonetheless not acquired fashionable fighter jets however is anticipated to quickly take again territory from the occupying Russian forces.
On Friday The Put up reported that earlier this month CIA Director William J. Burns made a secret go to to Ukraine, the place officers revealed an formidable technique to retake Russian-occupied territory and open cease-fire negotiations with Moscow by the top of the 12 months, based on officers conversant in 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 acquired fashionable fighter jets however is anticipated to quickly take again territory from the occupying Russians.
“This isn’t a present,” Zaluzhny mentioned in his workplace at Ukraine’s Normal 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.”
