New Delhi [India], December 6 (ANI): South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman said that despite discomfort in Western capitals over Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, the United States is expected to continue working closely with New Delhi, underscoring the resilience of the India-US partnership even amid geopolitical strain.

Responding to ANI's question on how the visit is being viewed in the US and what reactions may be expected from Western governments, Kugelman said the 23rd India-Russia summit highlighted the depth of both countries' relationship and the personal equation between their leaders.

He noted that these realities have long shaped global perceptions. "Just how special this relationship is between India and Russia, and also the personal relationship between the

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