Putin sent an invitation to his friend Modi, PM may go to Russia to attend the Victory Day parade; Why is 9th May special?:

Russia has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the victory over Germany on May 9. This information was given by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko. He said that Russia hopes that Prime Minister Modi will take part in this year's Victory Day parade.

Invitation sent, trip in the works

"An invitation has been sent to Prime Minister Modi and work is being done on the visit. The visit should take place this year," Rudenko said on Tuesday, according to Russian news agency TASS. Russia has invited the leaders of several friendly countries to this year's Victory Day parade.

Historical background of Vijay Diwas

Let us tell you, in January 1945, the Soviet army launched an attack against Germany. On May 9, the German commander-in-chief signed a treaty of unconditional surrender, ending the Second World War. In Russia, this day is celebrated as Victory Day.

PM Modi's Russia visit and future plans

Prime Minister Modi visited Russia in July 2024, his first visit in nearly five years. Earlier, he visited the eastern Russian city of Vladivostok in 2019, where he attended an economic conference.

PM Modi invited Putin to India

Let us tell you, PM Modi had also invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit India. Putin has accepted PM Modi's invitation, although the dates of his visit to India have not been disclosed yet.

Putin and PM Modi maintain regular contact, with them speaking on the telephone every few months and also meeting face-to-face during international events.