PM Modi's Russia visit seeks to balance India's ties with Moscow and the West
FirstpostIndia has been actively expanding its diplomatic efforts beyond its immediate neighborhood, engaging in significant outreach to various regions. Trade and economic relations Despite growing strategic and military ties with the US and other key Western players, India has refrained from publicly criticising Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia has had strong ties with India since the Cold War, and New Delhi’s importance as a key trade partner for Moscow has grown since the Kremlin sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022. The sanctions dealt a body blow to Russia’s ability to trade with partners, including India, one of Russia’s closest allies going back to the Cold War era. “And we don’t want to spoil our relationship with any party, whether it’s Russia, the United States, or anyone because of another relationship.” India has been actively expanding its diplomatic efforts beyond its immediate neighborhood, engaging in significant outreach to various regions.