Putin Defends India's Sovereignty Amid Sanction Threats at SPIEF
‘India is a sovereign country’: Putin says sanctions threats will ‘boomerang’ under PM Modi

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At the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin affirmed India's sovereignty and strategic autonomy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that threats of sanctions would backfire. He emphasized the long-standing partnership between India and Russia, highlighting defense cooperation and mutual respect.
- 01Putin stated that any sanctions threats against India would 'boomerang' under PM Modi's leadership.
- 02He emphasized the longstanding trust-based relationship between India and Russia, dating back to 1947.
- 03Putin referenced PM Modi's past visa denial by the U.S., noting that all sanctions have since been lifted.
- 04He highlighted the BrahMos missile program as an example of successful joint development between India and Russia.
- 05Putin expressed readiness to expand defense cooperation, including advanced military technologies.
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During the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised India's strategic autonomy and sovereignty, asserting that any threats of sanctions would backfire under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. He reaffirmed the decades-long partnership between India and Russia, built on mutual respect and shared interests. Putin noted that India has consistently acted in its national interest, free from external pressures. He recalled a time when PM Modi was denied a U.S. visa, contrasting it with the current positive trajectory of U.S.-India relations. Putin emphasized the importance of defense cooperation, citing the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile program as a successful joint venture. He also mentioned Russia's proposal for a joint program involving the Su-57 fighter aircraft, which ultimately did not materialize, but expressed readiness to sell the aircraft to India. Putin concluded by stating that a significant portion of India's military still relies on Russian-origin equipment, highlighting the ongoing commitment to expand defense ties between the two nations.
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Putin's remarks reinforce India's defense autonomy and international relationships, particularly in relation to its defense procurement strategies.
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