Modi Strengthens India-Russia Ties Amid US Tariffs and Global Challenges
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their strong bilateral ties during a meeting on the sidelines of a regional summit in China, amidst escalating US tariffs on Indian Russian oil imports. The leaders discussed regional stability, trade, and energy cooperation, with India emphasizing its strategic autonomy and close ties with Russia despite US pressure, while also engaging with China to address border issues. The meeting highlights India's balancing act between traditional alliances and new geopolitical realities.