Modi-Putin meeting at SCO: Can India-Russia ties hold?
Indian PM Modi meets Russia's President Putin at the SCO summit in Bishkek as Moscow and New Delhi face rising tensions with Washington — Russia over war-related sanctions, and India over its energy and trade choices.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The meeting occurred amid geopolitical tensions, including the US-Israel conflict with Iran and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. India maintains a strategic relationship with Russia while resisting efforts to turn the SCO into an anti-Western bloc.
The relationship is increasingly influenced by energy security, defense cooperation, and trade, as Russia faces sanctions and China's growing influence. India remains one of Russia's largest arms buyers but is seeking a defense relationship that supports its own production capabilities. Russia's dependence on China has diminished its ability to counterbalance China, making India's relationship with Russia more focused on specific interests like energy, defense, and technology.
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