Russia on Thursday said the protests against the Kudankulam nuclear power plant were 'sponsored' and the Non-Governmental Organisations from outside were 'feeding' the organisations which are spearheading the stir.
The People's Movement Against Nuclear Energy, which spearheaded the movement against the Kudankulam Nuclear Plant, has strongly objected to the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is arriving in India on Monday.
Indicating unease over India's growing closeness with the United States, Russia on Thursday said it does not "feel comfortable" at being put on the same plane as New Delhi's "newly-acquired partners", who had earlier imposed sanctions on this country.
Protests against the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project that have led to delay in its commissioning are "gimmicks and games" of those who do not want to see India emerge stronger, Russian Ambassador to India Alexander M Kadakin has said.
Upset over the prolonged delay in the commissioning of the Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant, Russia on Wednesday said it should "start working now" and there should be a "movement" to start the plant. "The machines have to start working now because after several weeks, you will have to spend much more time and money to maintain them. You will pay for nothing. They will be idle but you have to pay for their maintenance," Russian Ambassador to India Alexander M Kadakin said.
In the wake of an uproar over a move to ban Bhagwad Gita in Siberia, Russia has expressed sadness over the development, saying it is "inadmissible" that a holy scripture is taken to court.
In the wake of an uproar over a move to ban Bhagwad Gita in Siberia, Russia on Monday night expressed sadness over the development, saying it is "inadmissible" that a holy scripture is taken to court.
Days after it asked lslamabad to take "effective" steps to stop the activities of terrorist groups on its territory, Russia on Monday said it "welcomes" the surgical strike by India as every country has a right to defend itself.
The meeting comes as India continues its attempts to isolate Pakistan in the South Asian region after the attack on its army camp in Uri.
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