Moscow : Ahead of his visit to India, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he will discuss and consult with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on increasing the import of Indian goods into the Russian market.

Speaking late Tuesday at an economic and investment forum, Putin said that "the West has failed in managing the global economy with sanctions." He acknowledged that Russia feels external pressure but asserted that its economy is "successfully coping with the challenges."

The Russian President further stated, "Western countries aim to eliminate rivals and preserve their former privileges and monopolies, which are currently fading." He added that "the turmoil in the modern world is caused by the non-competitive actions of some Western countries," as reported by Sputnik. Read Also

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