Ajit Doval, Trump’s Envoy In Moscow Together — India, US Compete For Russia

Ajit Doval, Trump’s Envoy In Moscow Together — India, US Compete For Russia

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Business Today
  • Updated Aug 7, 2025 12:43 PM IST

India’s NSA Ajit Doval and US President Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff have landed in Moscow — on the same day. While Doval’s visit focuses on defence, energy, and Putin’s upcoming India trip, Witkoff is pushing Trump’s August 8 ceasefire ultimatum to Russia. With both envoys reportedly meeting Russian officials, speculation is rife — is a backchannel negotiation underway? Is India caught in the middle of a US-Russia power squeeze? Watch the latest from Moscow, where the world’s rivalries are colliding.

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