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India's Foreign Policy: Balancing Russia Ties and Western Pressures

7/23/2025

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India's foreign policy is at a crossroads, striving to balance its longstanding defense ties with Russia against the growing allure of Western technology. As global tensions rise, India grapples with the need for discounted oil from Russia while facing U.S. pressures to shift alliances. The stakes are high, and the path forward is fraught with complexity.

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Story summary

India's foreign policy is at a crossroads, striving to balance its longstanding defense ties with Russia against the growing allure of Western technology. As global tensions rise, India grapples with the need for discounted oil from Russia while facing U.S. pressures to shift alliances. The stakes are high, and the path forward is fraught with complexity.