‘India will resist such efforts’: Putin backs New Delhi amid ‘US pressure’ over Russian oil
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that India will resist Western pressure regarding its ongoing economic and diplomatic ties with Russia. Putin praised India's independent foreign policy and economic growth, reaffirming the two nations' status as reliable partners ahead of the upcoming BRICS Summit.
Why it matters
This underscores the geopolitical balancing act India performs between Western powers and Russia, highlighting the strategic importance of the India-Russia relationship.
India will not bow to pressure from Western countries, including the United States, over its ties with Russia, Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. Moscow considers New Delhi a ‘reliable partner’, the Russian President added.
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