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Modi and Putin Strengthen Ties Amid U.S. Tensions

9/3/2025

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Modi and Putin Strengthen Ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, China, reaffirming their partnership amid U.S.-India tensions over oil tariffs.
Modi highlighted the need for cooperation to ensure global stability and supported peace initiatives for Ukraine.
The leaders discussed strengthening bilateral relations in trade, energy, and security, planning Putin's visit to India in December 2025.

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Puri Defends Russian Oil

India's Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri defended Russian oil imports, stating they comply with international norms and support global energy stability.
Saudi Arabia and Iraq suspended crude shipments to Nayara Energy, limiting the refinery's capacity to 70-80%.
India may boost Russian crude imports via a "dark fleet" and is exploring Iranian oil and sources from Latin America and Africa.
U.S. pressures are influencing India's energy strategy and altering global oil trade dynamics.

History

Historical Context

The Indo-Soviet Treaty of 1971 established a strategic partnership between India and the Soviet Union, resulting in over $1 billion in military aid. This alliance has evolved, with recent discussions between Prime Minister Modi and President Putin at the SCO summit highlighting ongoing cooperation amid U.S.-India tensions over oil tariffs, potentially reshaping global energy dynamics as India increases Russian oil imports.

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Modi and Putin Strengthen Ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, China, reaffirming their partnership amid U.S.-India tensions over oil tariffs.
Modi highlighted the need for cooperation to ensure global stability and supported peace initiatives for Ukraine.
The leaders discussed strengthening bilateral relations in trade, energy, and security, planning Putin's visit to India in December 2025.

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