The leaders discussed military matters, the war in Ukraine, and possible Russian help for the secretive Communist state's satellite programme during their meeting.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's invitation to visit his reclusive country which was extended after their summit
During his speech at the 8th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok on Tuesday, Putin cited India as an example in response to a question about Russian-made automobiles.
Thousands of participants gathered in Vladivostok, Russian Far East, for the 8th EEF, aimed at fostering economic and cultural exchanges across the Asia-Pacific regions.
Their absence has not deterred President Joe Biden from making the long journey to India (despite testing vigorously for Covid 19) for the gathering as the U.S has not lost its gusto to seize the opportunity.
At the beginning of the week, The New York Times had disclosed that Kim is considering a trip to Vladivostok, potentially utilizing an armored train for the journey.
Speaking to media, Saran said he believes President Putin's absence at the G20 Summit has nothing to do with his relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi or India
Manish Tewari said that with the absence of both President Putin and President Xi at the G20 Summit the principal challenge to restore the equilibrium of peace in the global order will not be addressed
Wagner, one of the most capable elements of Moscow's forces, played a key role in Ukraine where it captured the Ukrainian eastern stronghold of Bakhmut in late May
The Wagner Group's presence extends from the ancient battlegrounds of Syria to the deserts of sub-Saharan Africa, projecting the Kremlin's global influence