Modi embraces the bear as the Eagle looks on
New Indian ExpressThese factors have expanded space for India to pursue its interests with Russia. This narrative ignores the fact that countries like Vietnam, Saudi Arabia and UAE have recently rolled out the red carpet for Putin, and many non-Western leaders have been visiting Russia. Modi addressed the Russian missile strikes in this meeting, when he invoked the ravages of war, including the heart-breaking loss of children’s lives, and revealed it had figured in their discussions. India will continue to keenly monitor weaponry and technologies transfers, intelligence-sharing, and actions in international forums on India’s core interests. Enlightened diplomacy should ensure India’s shared interests with Russia do not clash with those of its other strategic partners.