Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting India to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They plan to discuss and possibly sign deals on oil, defense, and other areas of interest. The visit is part of broader geopolitical dynamics involving India, Russia, and the Western countries.
Key Facts
- President Putin is on a two-day visit to India to meet Prime Minister Modi.
- India and Russia plan to sign several agreements during this visit.
- The visit follows increasing U.S. pressure on India to reduce its purchase of Russian oil.
- India is currently the world's third-largest consumer of oil, with 35% of its imports now coming from Russia.
- The Trump administration recently imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods, connecting India's Russian oil purchases to funding the Kremlin.
- Russia is also focused on selling weapons to India, continuing a long-standing defense trade relationship.
- The meeting is seen as part of Russia's strategy to maintain alliances outside Europe amid ongoing tensions from the Ukraine conflict.
