Modi, Putin, and Xi strengthen ties amid US-Russia-India tensions
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirm their 'special and privileged' relationship during a meeting in China, amidst rising US tariffs on Russian oil imports that have pushed India closer to Russia and China. The leaders discussed regional stability, bilateral trade, and energy cooperation, with India defending its Russian oil purchases despite US pressure, highlighting a shift towards multi-alignment in India's foreign policy.
