Nirmala Sitharaman & Russia

Nirmala Sitharaman: Nirmala Sitharaman, India's Finance Minister, was present at the Europe Day celebrations, indicating the high-level Indian government support for the deepening ties with the European Union.

Russia: Russia's 'war of aggression' against Ukraine was mentioned by Hervé Delphin as a contrast to the European Union's 'peace project' identity, indirectly highlighting the European Union's values in its partnership with India.

Nirmala Sitharaman: Nirmala Sitharaman, India's Finance Minister, held talks with Denis Manturov to discuss economic cooperation between India and Russia.

Nirmala Sitharaman: Nirmala Sitharaman, India's Finance Minister, reinforced India's stance that its energy purchases, including from Russia, are driven by economic and commercial needs.