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India Strengthens Ties with Russia and China Amid U.S. Strain

8/14/2025

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Amidst wavering trade relations with the U.S., India is strengthening its bonds with Russia and China. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is set to meet with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on August 21, while Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will tackle border concerns. These pivotal discussions could pave the way for a summit between Prime Minister Modi and President Putin.

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Amidst wavering trade relations with the U.S., India is strengthening its bonds with Russia and China. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is set to meet with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on August 21, while Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will tackle border concerns. These pivotal discussions could pave the way for a summit between Prime Minister Modi and President Putin.