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India to Send Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Russia's Victory Day Parade

While Russia extended an invitation to PM Modi, Singh is expected to represent India at the 80th anniversary event in Moscow on May 9.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin before their meeting, in New Delhi in 2018.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh (AP FILE PHOTO)
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Overview

  • Russia has officially invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the Victory Day parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Germany in World War II.
  • Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is now expected to represent India at the event, as confirmed by sources familiar with the matter.
  • Discussions are ongoing regarding the participation of a ceremonial detachment of the Indian armed forces in the parade, with logistical details being worked out.
  • The Victory Day parade in Moscow is a significant commemoration of the Soviet Union's role in World War II and is attended by leaders from several friendly nations.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin is also expected to visit India later this year, continuing the reciprocal high-level engagements between the two nations.