In a world exclusive, Russian President Vladimir Putin told India Today that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “not one to give in to pressure,” responding to reports of US arm-twisting on India. His remarks to India Today Group's Anjana Om Kashyap and Geeta Mohan came ahead of his two-day visit to India on Thursday.

He praised Prime Minister Modi's leadership, saying the world has seen India’s steadfast stance and that the nation can take pride in its leadership.

Putin also noted that over 90 per cent of bilateral transactions between Russia and India have been successfully completed. - Ends

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