Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s imminent visit to Russia should be seen as a diplomatic victory for Vladimir Putin, according to Bloomberg. The trip itself is causing extreme concern in the West, as it goes against established traditions.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has chosen Russia as the first country to visit since the start of his third consecutive term in office. The prime minister’s foreign trip to Moscow is seen in the West as a diplomatic victory for Vladimir Putin, according to Bloomberg, a US publication.
India and Russia share deep economic and political ties that remain strong despite sanctions against Moscow by the US and other Western countries.
India, the world’s third-largest consumer of crude oil, is a major buyer of Russian crude.
New Delhi has avoided criticising Russia for invading its neighbour and favours a diplomatic solution to the conflict.