Narendra Modi Arrives in Moscow for Talks with Vladimir Putin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Moscow on July 8-9, marking his first trip since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. India has maintained a policy of "multi-alignment," avoiding condemnation of the Russian invasion. The country remains heavily reliant on Russia for military equipment and has increased purchases of discounted crude oil. Despite criticism from Western nations, India justified the increase in imports by citing its traditional ties with Moscow.