Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth begins official visit to Russia (16â18 September)
On 16 September 2026, Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth began an official visit to Russia, running until 18 September, to strengthen India-Russia defence and military-to-military cooperation.
Summary
General Dhiraj Seth's programme in Russia includes a Guard of Honour and a tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow. He is to hold talks with Colonel General Andrei Mordvichev, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Land Forces, and meet Deputy Defence Minister Vasily Osmakov, who handles defence industry and procurement. The Army Chief will also visit the National Defence Control Centre in Moscow and the Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy in Saint Petersburg.
Key facts
- Visitor
- General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff
- Dates
- 16â18 Sep 2026
- Talks with
- Col Gen Andrei Mordvichev, C-in-C Russian Land Forces
- Also meeting
- Deputy Defence Minister Vasily Osmakov
- Places
- Moscow; Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy, Saint Petersburg
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which country did Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth visit from 16 to 18 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A â Russia
General Dhiraj Seth was on an official visit to Russia from 16 to 18 September 2026.
Which military academy was General Dhiraj Seth scheduled to visit in Saint Petersburg during his Russia visit?
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Correct answer: B â Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy
He was to visit the Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy in Saint Petersburg.