India Maintains Strong Ties with Russia Amid Western Sanctions

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar Meets Putin, Lavrov; Praises Growing Trade

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow.
Jaishankar praises the growing trade between India and Russia, which exceeded $50 billion last year and is expected to increase this year.
Despite Western pressure and sanctions on Russia due to the Ukraine war, India maintains a neutral stance and continues to expand its purchases of discounted Russian oil.
Putin intends to discuss the Ukraine situation with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inviting him to visit Russia.
India's relationship with Russia is seen as a counterbalance to Western influence, with both countries interested in building an international political and economic system that is open and fair for everyone.