Modi Plans Moscow Visit Amid Strengthening India-Russia Relations
The Indian Prime Minister's first trip to Russia since the Ukraine invasion underscores deepening economic and military ties.
- Modi's visit marks his first to Russia since 2019 and follows his recent re-election.
- India continues to rely on Russia for military equipment and discounted crude oil.
- New Delhi has abstained from condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine at the UN.
- India balances its relationships with both the US and Russia amid global tensions.
- Putin and Modi last met at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in 2022.