OREANDA-NEWS India hopes for further cooperation within the framework of a special and privileged strategic partnership with Russia, Indian Foreign Minister Subramanyam Jaishankar said in a congratulatory message on the occasion of Russia Day.

Indian Foreign Minister posted on Twitter (blocked in Russia) Warm congratulations to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the Russian government and the people of the Russian Federation on the national holiday, RIA Novosti reports.

Earlier, the leader of the DPRK, Kim Jong-un, expressed full support to the people of Russia in protecting sovereignty and wished victory.