The Biden administration on Friday joined a chorus of criticism against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s trip to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying it would do nothing to end the war.

Orban is travelling in his capacity as Hungary's prime minister and will not represent NATO, of which Hungary is a member, Stoltenberg said. Speaking at a news conference, Stoltenberg said Russia so far has not significantly changed its stance on the war in Ukraine and there were "no signs Putin was ready to negotiate for peace".

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Moscow next week for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine, a sign of the growing relationship between the two countries even as New Delhi maintains strong ties with the United States.

The early discharge sought by India of its nationals who were "misled" into serving in the Russian army is expected to be discussed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow next week, his foreign secretary said on Friday.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek the swift release of Indians from the Russian army during negotiations in Moscow, Reuters reports. In recent months, several cases have emerged where Indians were enticed to Russia with promises of lucrative jobs or education,