Modi's Moscow Visit Strains US-India Ties Amid NATO Summit

Indian PM Modi's meeting with Russian President Putin raises concerns in Washington as NATO leaders gather to support Ukraine.

Biden administration officials privately expressed frustration over the timing of Modi's visit to Moscow.
India maintains its relationship with Russia for strategic and economic reasons, including defense supplies and cheap energy.
US officials warned India not to take the US-India friendship for granted amid growing Russia-China ties.
India balances its diplomacy between the US and Russia to counter China's regional influence.
The Modi-Putin meeting occurred as NATO marked its 75th anniversary and reinforced support for Ukraine.