Modi to meet Putin in Moscow as India charts its course
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Moscow on Monday to meet Russian President Vladimir V. Putin, a visit that shows the Indian leader's determination to continue on his diplomatic path even as the West continues to isolate Moscow over its war against Ukraine.For Putin, Modi’s visit will be a way for Russia to demonstrate that the Kremlin continues to have a strong partnership with India, despite India’s deepening relationship with the United States. India’s purchases of discounted Russian oil have helped fill Russia’s coffers drained by international sanctions over the war, and Russia has sought to present India as a partner in reshaping the Western-dominated global order.This is Mr Modi's first visit to Russia in five years. He arrived on a red carpet welcome at Moscow...