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Putin, Vladimir

India-Russia Ties Remain Strong Amid US Pressure

Strategic Insights

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President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's friendship was evident at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China, where they walked hand-in-hand and later shared a car ride together. Modi strongly backed ties with Russia, saying close cooperation between the two nations is important for global peace, stability, and prosperity. Putin expressed his commitment to bilateral ties, which he described as friendly and based on trust.

Key Takeaways:

  • Modi and Putin's relationship was on display as they walked hand-in-hand and shared a car ride at the SCO summit in China.
  • Modi strongly backed ties with Russia, emphasizing the importance of close cooperation for global peace, stability, and prosperity.
  • Putin expressed his commitment to bilateral ties, describing them as friendly and based on trust.
  • India refused to endorse China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) at the SCO summit, becoming the only country not to support the project.
  • India joined other SCO members in condemning the military strikes by Israel and the US on Iran, a member of the Eurasian group.
  • Modi and Putin reaffirmed their support for the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia, with Modi inviting Putin to visit India for the 23rd annual summit later this year.
  • The summit will take place in December, and Modi told Putin that 140 crore Indians are eagerly waiting to welcome him.
  • Modi emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and encouraged Putin to find a durable peace settlement.

Statistics:

  • 140 crore Indians are eagerly waiting to welcome Putin for the 23rd annual summit in December.
  • India refused to endorse China's BRI project, becoming the only country not to support it at the SCO summit.
  • Eight SCO members backed the BRI project in the SCO declaration.
  • The SCO members condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack, and consecutive terrorist attacks in Pakistan.

Sources:

  • "Byline: Sachin.Parashar@timesofindia.com" (Times of India)
  • Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China.

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