Putin to hold talks with India's Modi during official visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to begin a two-day official visit to India on Thursday, highlighting Moscows enduring international partnerships despite Washingtons efforts to dissuade New Delhi from purchasing Russian oil.

During the visit, both nations are expected to deepen cooperation in trade and defense. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to reaffirm that India does not intend to halt its energy imports from Russia, according to analysts. At the same time, Modi faces the challenge of maintaining a careful diplomatic balance to avoid upsetting the United States amid sensitive trade discussions.

Experts have noted that US pressure has prompted India to adopt a more diversified foreign policy approach, driven not by ideology but by practical necessity, producing the very scenario Washington had hoped to avoid.

Author: Noah Whitman