New Delhi: The bonhomie between Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi has fostered a robust strategic partnership between Russia and India. The leaders have met 19 times in the past 11 years, outlining a strong diplomatic relationship and expanding cooperation amid a shifting geopolitical landscape.

While the Ukraine war has isolated Putin from the West, India has maintained a balancing act between Donald Trump and Putin. Despite the US President putting pressure on India to stop importing Russian crude oil, Modi has maintained India’s “strategic autonomy”. Putin’s visit to India now cements that.

Here is a look at past Modi-Putin special moments, as New Delhi prepares to host Putin for the 23rd India-Russia annual summit Thursday. Show Full Article

‘ Special chemistry ’

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