A light moment marked the India–Russia summit on Thursday when Russian President Vladimir Putin made a playful remark about Moscow’s energy cooperation with India, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break into laughter. The exchange happened as both leaders discussed oil trade and investment, a key pillar of the bilateral relationship.

The quip came while Putin was speaking about the steady flow of Russian crude to India despite global political disruptions and sanctions pressure. He joked about how well the trade continues to perform, with a smile that led Modi to grin and laugh in response. The clip, shared widely online, has since drawn attention for the easy camaraderie between the two leaders.

Putin told reporters that the partnership in oil and fuel supplies has been functio

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