Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised PM Narendra Modi's leadership and said that the Indian PM does not succumb to pressure from any country, including the US.

Russian President Vladimir Putin was speaking to Aaj Tak and India Today at the Kremlin ahead of his India visit and called India a major global player.

"Prime Minister Modi is not someone who succumbs to pressure easily. The Indian people can certainly take pride in their leader. This is absolutely obvious. His stance is unwavering and straightforward, without being confrontational. Our goal is not to provoke conflict; rather, we aim to protect our lawful rights. India does the same," he said.

Putin described his relationship with PM Modi as both professional and personal, rooted in mutual trust and long-term cooperation

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