New Delhi, Dec. 6 -- Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke on Saturday about a host of diplomatic issues, including the recently concluded visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India, bilateral ties with India, and Operation Sidnoor.

Jaishankar was speaking at the 23rd edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit (HTLS).

In a conversation with Rahul Kanwal, Jaishankar emphasised the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with major nations, including Russia, given the current geopolitical environment. Jaishankar said that Russia has been a steadfast ally of India for years.

"For a big country like us, it is very crucial that our key relationships are all in good repair. It is important that we maintain...