India’s Modi Visits Russia Against Backdrop of Ukraine War, Moscow’s China Alliance

Published on July 11, 2024

News Analysis NEW DELHI—India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Russia July 8–9, in his first state visit since assuming office last month for a third consecutive term. It was also Mr. Modi’s first trip to Moscow since the start of the Ukraine war. The visit raised questions in the West about India’s stance on the war. On the other hand, analysts said it’s part of a balancing act that aims to keep Russia away from complete reliance on China. “Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Russia highlights India’s strategic balancing act in maintaining strong ties with Moscow amid increasing relations between Russia and China, the ongoing Ukraine conflict, and shifting global alliances,” according to Nishakant Ojha, a New Delhi-based geopolitical analyst who has served in various foreign missions for India, in an interview with The Epoch Times. ...

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