India’s Modi to pitch arms deal to Russia, Putin despite US efforts

India's Defense Ties with Russia and the West

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to uphold India's historic military relationship with Moscow, despite growing efforts by the United States. While India has diversified its arms supplies by purchasing more weaponry from the US and European countries, it still maintains substantial defense cooperation with Russia.

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"Modi has maintained India’s long-standing ties to Moscow, while reducing its reliance on Russian weapons by acquiring more arms from the US and Europe."

This approach reflects India's strategic desire to keep strong defense partnerships across global powers without compromising its traditional alliances.


India strategically balances historic Russian military ties with modern partnerships from the US and Europe, reflecting a nuanced approach to national security and diplomacy.

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South China Morning Post South China Morning Post — 2025-12-01

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