WASHINGTON: Powerful US media outlets framed the New Delhi summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin as a high-stakes display of India's strategic balancing act.

Reporting on the Modi-Putin summit, these media outlets highlighted how energy defence, Washington's geopolitical pressure, and the personal chemistry between the two leaders shaped the visit.

In its coverage, The Wall Street Journal reported that the Modi–Putin meeting took place amid pressure on India's reliance on discounted Russian crude due to US secondary sanctions.

The paper said the energy relationship -- described as central to the partnership since 2022 -- now faces "strain" as Washington targets traders tied to Rosneft and Lukoil, forcing Indian refiners to assess their purchas

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