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Narendra Modi Arrives in Moscow for Talks with Vladimir Putin

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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.

    1. For long, we have looked at Russia from a political or security perspective.
    2. As that country turns eastwards, fresh economic opportunities are presenting themselves ... the spike in our trade and new areas of cooperation should not be regarded as a temporary phenomenon.
    1. We seek to play a supportive role for a peaceful and stable region.
    2. I look forward to reviewing all aspects of bilateral cooperation with my friend President Vladimir Putin and sharing perspectives on various regional and global issues.
    1. Over the past decade, India has deepened its partnership with the West. It now needs to reassure Russia.
    2. The rapprochement between Russia and China is very bad news for India on the security front, and could be detrimental to it.
    1. In my view, he's trying to demonstrate that he's not a vassal to China, that he has options, that Russia is still a great power.
Narendra Modi Arrives in Moscow for Talks with Vladimir Putin