Modi Deepens Ties with Putin Despite Ukraine Conflict

Overview

• Modi received Russia's highest civilian award for promoting bilateral ties during his visit.
• The Indian leader called for peace and dialogue while refraining from condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine.
• India continues to benefit economically from discounted Russian oil, despite international criticism.
• Modi's diplomatic strategy aims to position India as a key global player balancing relations with both democracies and autocracies.
• The visit underscores India's reliance on Russia for military equipment and strategic support against China.