Modi welcomes Putin in New Delhi
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In the middle of complex geopolitics and Western pressure, a non-Western vehicle signalled an independent Indian foreign-policy posture.
The Russian president is embarking on a high-profile visit to India, aiming to protect a partnership that is a crucial for Moscow.
President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for his first state visit to India since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, showcasing warming ties that have angered the US and led to hefty trade tariffs.
PM Modi received President Putin at the Palam Airport as the two leaders travelled together in a Toyota Fortuner to 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.
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