On 23rd June, Prigozhin announced a rebellion against the Putin government and started marching towards Moscow. On 23rd August, Prigozhin was reportedly among 10 passengers who died in a plane crash.
The US had expressed its displeasure over Khan's visit to Russia soon after Russia's military action against Ukraine, and set up a chain of events that led to his removal.
The summit will be aimed at starting negotiations over the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. The official said on the condition of anonymity that Ukraine, Brazil, India, South Africa and several other countries may participate in the summit.
US ambassador to Kyiv, Bridget Brink positioned India’s role in the Ukraine crisis in the context of PM Narendra Modi’s successful state visit to the US and President Joe Biden’s description of the US-India partnership as among the most consequential in the world.