Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin pose during their meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China. (AP/File Photo)

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday said Moscow is “fully aware” of New Delhi’s concerns over the widening trade deficit and is working with India to address the “problem”.

Speaking at a video press conference with Indian journalists ahead of President Vladimir Putin ’s visit to New Delhi on 4–5 December for the annual summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Peskov ranged across issues from Ukraine to energy sanctions and defence ties.

Peskov stressed the “trusted” nature of the India–Russia relationship and praised New Delhi’s “friendly stand” during what he described as

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