Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said he will discuss expanding Indian imports during his upcoming visit to New Delhi, adding that Moscow intends to continue deepening economic engagement with its key partners, including India and China.

Speaking at the VTB Investment Forum, Putin said, “I and Prime Minister Modi will discuss Indian imports during the upcoming visit,” noting that bilateral trade volumes with both India and China have risen sharply over the past three years.

Putin used his address to launch a fresh attack on Western governments, accusing European states of abandoning diplomacy. “If Europe wants to fight war, we are ready now,” he said. “Europeans do not have a peaceful agenda, they are on the side of war.”

The Russian President said the world was experiencing

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