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Putin meets Modi, expands India-Russia ties
Russian President Putin met Indian Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi to expand trade and defense ties. Despite U.S. pressure, Putin offered uninterrupted fuel supplies, while India remains cautious about oil purchases amid Western sanctions.
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Ada DeranaPutin, Modi agree to expand and widen India-Russia trade, strengthen friendship
Hiru News - EnglishPutin meets Modi in New Delhi
NewsWire EnglishIndian PM breaks Protocol to meet Russian President at New Delhi Airport
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- Russian President Vladimir Putin met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, aiming to expand trade ties.12
- Putin's two-day state visit follows his first since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.2
- Indian energy imports are expected to fall this month due to U.S. tariffs and sanctions.3
- Moscow is eager to grow trade to $100 billion by 2030, while India seeks a trade deal with the U.S. to reduce punitive tariffs on its Russian oil purchases.2
- Putin offered uninterrupted fuel supplies to India, which appeared cautious about the offer.2
- Modi received Putin with a hug and handshake at New Delhi Airport.3
1 NewsWire English · 2 Ada Derana · 3 Hiru News - English
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