Putin and Modi Discuss Energy Ties and Peace Efforts Amid Sanctions Pressures
- Rahaman Hadisur
- 14 minutes ago
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Hadisur Rahman, JadeTimes Staff
H. Rahman is a Jadetimes news reporter covering Asia
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi co hosted talks in Delhi focusing on energy cooperation, trade, and strategic partnerships as Western pressure over Moscow’s actions in Ukraine persists. Putin emphasized Moscow’s readiness to provide uninterrupted fuel shipments to India, arguing that India should not face penalties for buying Russian oil while the United States maintains access to Russian nuclear fuel.
The discussion took place at a moment when Washington is seeking to deter allied nations from engaging with Russia through tariffs and sanctions, and as India faces its own balancing act between energy security and international pressure. Modi reiterated India’s stance of supporting peace in Ukraine while avoiding a stance of strict neutrality, underscoring the importance of strengthening connectivity and economic collaboration with Russia.
During the visit, the leaders signed memorandums covering trade, agriculture, and other sectors, signaling a broad agenda for expanding bilateral cooperation. Modi announced new visa arrangements to facilitate travel for Russian tourists and highlighted the opening of two Indian consulates in Russia, as part of a wider effort to deepen people to people exchanges. They also discussed expanding collaboration in civil nuclear energy, shipbuilding, and critical minerals, with both sides signaling a readiness to scale up bilateral trade from current levels toward a targeted $100 billion.
Putin spoke of a joint vision for a multipolar worldcape under Brics, the informal bloc that includes Russia, India, China, Brazil, and South Africa, aiming to promote greater influence for emerging economies on the global stage. The leaders stated their intention to continue coordinating on foreign policy and defense related development, while expressing confidence in expanding economic and strategic ties in the years ahead.
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