Putin's India Visit Tests Sanctions-Hit Energy Alliance

All eyes are on Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming diplomatic talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meetings will test a key economic partnership strained by international sanctions. The United States, under the previous Trump administration, imposed severe sanctions on Russia's energy exports. These measures successfully curtailed India's large-scale purchases of Russian oil. Observers note that the U.S. will be closely monitoring the outcomes of the Putin-Modi discussions. The talks are expected to address the future of bilateral trade, with energy cooperation high on the agenda. The visit highlights the ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting global trade alliances. It underscores India's challenge in balancing its longstanding relationship with Russia against Western diplomatic pressure.