Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Moscow for a bilateral summit with President Vladimir Putin, marking his first visit since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict over two years ago. The visit is seen as significant for both nations, highlighting the failure of Western attempts to isolate Russia and underscoring the importance of enhancing trade and economic ties between India and Russia. Amidst global sanctions against Russia, the meeting is anticipated to focus on boosting trade, with Russia selling oil at a discount to India and discussions likely on increasing Indian exports to Russia.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Moscow for a bilateral summit with President Vladimir Putin, his first since the Russia-Ukraine war began.
- The visit is viewed as crucial for Putin, offering a platform to demonstrate that Western efforts to isolate Russia have not succeeded.
- Recent engagements of Putin with leaders from North Korea, Vietnam, China, Turkey, Qatar, and Hungary’s Victor Orban are highlighted as evidence against Russia’s international isolation.
- The summit aims to enhance trade and economic relations between India and Russia, resuming after a break and reflecting the mutual benefits seen by both nations.
- Russia, facing sanctions limiting its access to Western markets, has been selling oil at discounted rates to India, benefiting both countries.
- Efforts to increase Indian exports to the Russian market are expected to be a key discussion point during the summit.
- Victor Orban’s visit to Moscow and participation in the NATO summit are seen as further demonstrations of Russia’s ongoing international engagements despite Western sanctions.
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