Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone Friday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who “expressed understanding and support” for Putin’s actions to solidify power in the aftermath of the failed Wagner revolt — according to a Kremlin readout. India’s government said that Putin had informed Modi about the events, Reuters reported.
The United States, Ukraine’s largest backer, has close ties with India, reaffirmed by Modi in a visit to Washington this month. But while Modi has issued calls for a diplomatic path to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, he has not condemned the invasion.
Ukraine’s top military commander, Gen. Valery Zaluzhny, has told The Washington Post he needs more weapons and more patience from Western allies if his country’s counteroffensive is to progress faster. Zaluzhny, in a rare interview, expressed frustration that Kyiv has still not received modern fighter jets but is expected to rapidly take back territory from the occupying Russian forces.
On Friday The Post reported that earlier this month CIA Director William J. Burns made a secret visit to Ukraine, where officials revealed an ambitious strategy to retake Russian-occupied territory and open cease-fire negotiations with Moscow by the end of the year, according to officials familiar with the visit.
Here’s the latest on the war and its impact across the globe.
In a rare, wide-ranging interview, the Ukrainian armed forces commander also expressed frustration that Ukraine still has not received modern fighter jets but is expected to rapidly take back territory from the occupying Russians.
“This is not a show,” Zaluzhny said in his office at Ukraine’s General Staff headquarters. “It’s not a show the whole world is watching and betting on or anything. Every day, every meter is given by blood.”
