Russia wants Dhaka-Delhi to reduce tension

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Published On: 22 Dec 2025, 12:37 Updated On:22 Dec 2025, 17:45
Russian Ambassador Alexander Khozin spoke at press briefing at Russian Embassy in Dhaka today. Photo : Collected

DHAKA, Dec 22, 2025 (BSS)- Russian Ambassador Alexander Grigoryevich Khozin today urged Bangladesh and India to reduce domestic tensions between the neighbouring countries. 

Speaking at a press briefing at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Dhaka, the Ambassador underscored the importance of de-escalating tensions with India "the sooner the better," while stressing that Russia does not interfere in bilateral relations between the two countries.

He said bilateral relations between neighbouring countries should be guided by mutual trust and confidence and cautioned against any further escalation beyond the current level. 

Welcoming the election schedule announced by the Election Commission, Ambassador Khozin said Russia expects the polls to be held on time on February 12 in Bangaldesh. 

He expressed hope that there will be a conducive environment ahead of the February 12 national election. 

On the issue of election observers, he said Russia remains in contact with the Election Commission and is awaiting official invitations to send Russian election observers in Bangladesh. 

 

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