What message does Putin’s visit to India send?

What message does Putin’s visit to India send?

Talks held on trade as Washington wants New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil.

From limo diplomacy to a ceremonial guard, Vladimir Putin got a red-carpet welcome in India this week.

He was there to talk trade ties and energy supply with Narendra Modi – and make a statement that his country is far from a global pariah.

But as New Delhi tries to walk a tightrope between Moscow and Washington, what is at stake and who stands to benefit the most?

Presenter: Adrian Finighan

Guests:

Brahma Chellaney – Professor of strategic studies at the Center for Policy Research

Thomas Pickering – Former diplomat and US ambassador to India and Russia

Source: Aljazeera

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