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Why Is Modi Meeting Putin Again? What India Is Really Aiming For

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to India, with Putin accepting the call in early May 2025. Modi is expected to visit Moscow in July—continuing a pattern of frequent high-level dialogue between the two nations


What’s Driving These Meetings?

1. Maintaining a “Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership”
The leaders reaffirm this through annual summits and regular calls. Modi’s July 2024 visit, which included a warm embrace in Moscow, underscored the duo’s historic bond .

2. Strategic Stability in a Charged World
Despite India’s concerns over the Ukraine war, and even condemnation of civilian casualties, the military and energy partnership persists. Regular diplomacy acts as a stabilizer amid global friction .

3. Energy & Defence Continuity
India remains a top importer of Russian crude and military hardware. With the West imposing sanctions, this relationship helps India secure affordable defence capabilities and energy security

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🔍 What Does India Get Out of These Talks?

  • Energy Security: Deals like Reliance–Rosneft give India access to cheaper Russian oil.

  • Defence Readiness: India continues to buy and co-develop military tech, insulating itself from Western supply chain limits.

  • Diplomatic Leverage: Staying close to Russia strengthens India’s position globally, enabling independent policymaking while balancing newer alliances

🌏 Potential Risks & International Reactions

  • Western Pressure: Ties with Russia could strain India’s relations with the U.S. and EU, especially as global focus intensifies on Ukraine.

  • Reputational Risk: India’s refusal to condemn Russia—even after children’s hospital attacks—has attracted international criticism

🧭 What’s Next?

  • July 2025: Modi’s planned Moscow trip could result in fresh agreements on energy, defence, tech, and counterterrorism.

  • Diplomatic Signaling: India will continue balancing its Russia relations while strengthening ties with the U.S., Middle East, and EU.

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💡 The Bharat Brief Takeaway

This is not just diplomacy—it’s strategic positioning. By continuing high-level dialogue with Russia, India reassures Moscow of its importance while preserving policy independence.
The message is clear: India will maintain old partnerships while charting new, global-quality ones


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