Russia supports Bangladesh elections, regrets boycott

Russia supports Bangladesh elections, regrets boycott

Russia has backed the Jan 5 general elections in Bangladesh and said it was ready to continue constructive partnership with the next government, a media report said Saturday. Russia also regretted that the key opposition parties in Bangladesh boycotted the elections, bdnews24.com reported Saturday citing a Russian foreign ministry statement. “Russia confirms that it is […]

PM writes to Putin to condemn terror attacks

PM writes to Putin to condemn terror attacks

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday wrote to Russian President Vladimir Putin strongly condemning the terror attacks in the Russian city of Volgograd, terming them a grave violation of human rights and an “unconscionable crime against humanity”. Two deadly terror attacks in two days in Volgograd killed over 30 people and left scores injured. The prime […]