The India-Russia collaboration is not directed against any country and it is solely aimed at safeguarding the respective national interests, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (December 4) against the backdrop of Washington's aggressive approach towards New Delhi and Moscow.

In the context of India's energy ties with Russia, Putin said certain “actors” dislike New Delhi's growing role in international markets in view of its close relations with Moscow and these elements are aiming to constrain India's influence for political reasons by imposing “artificial obstacles”.

External pressure not deterring

In an interview to India Today that was released on Thursday evening, the Russian president, referring to Western sanctions against Moscow, said his country's energy coopera

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