News Update : Putin-Modi meet: How India became Russia's lifeline - but on its own terms - TOI NEWS DESK

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for a crucial summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking to bolster energy and arms ties amidst Western sanctions. India navigates a diplomatic tightrope, balancing its historical partnership with Moscow against growing ties with Washington, aiming for strategic autonomy. Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for a crucial summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking to bolster energy and arms ties amidst Western sanctions. India navigates a diplomatic tightrope, balancing its historical partnership with Moscow against growing ties with Washington, aiming for strategic autonomy. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/putin-modi-meet-how-india-became-russias-lifeline-but-on-its-own-terms/articleshow/125762691.cms Date: 2025-12-04T10:47:52.000Z