Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in New Delhi to discuss expanding trade between their countries. They agreed to broaden their economic relations amid ongoing pressure from the United States on India to rethink its partnership with Russia.
Key Facts
- The meeting took place during the 23rd Russia-India Summit.
- Russia and India agreed to diversify their economic ties.
- The United States is urging India to change its long-standing relationship with Russia.
- The meeting comes as the U.S. is advocating for a peace deal in Ukraine.
- India is trying to balance its relationships between Russia and the United States.
- The war in Ukraine has been ongoing for nearly four years.