Russian President Vladimir Putin was among the first world leaders to congratulate India after Chandrayaan-3 made a soft landing on the moon’s surface.
In a message to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Russian leader described the success of the mission as a proof of progress that the Indian space programme has made over the decades.
“This is a big step forward in space exploration and certainly a testament to the impressive progress made by India in the area of science and technology,” Mr. Putin said in his message.
