Moscow, June 23: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is on a three-day visit to Russia, on Tuesday met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Ivanovich Borisov. Earlier in the day, Singh visited Indian Embassy here and laid a wreath at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi.

He will attend a military parade in Moscow on Wednesday to mark the 75th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War. During the visit, Singh is likely to discuss the India-Russia defence and strategic partnership. India Rejects Chinese Media Claim That Defence Minister Rajnath Singh May Meet Chinese Counterpart Wei Fenghe in Moscow on Wednesday.

He is likely to request Russia to urgently supply spares and associated equipment to India for its fighter planes, submarines and battle tanks through air route instead of sea route.

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