"Putin needs India, and India needs Putin, at least at the present moment. Putin is going to India largely because he finds himself isolated in the world, particularly with the Western world. And India, in turn, in large part is acting out of a peak because of the rift that has emerged between India and the United States because of President Trump's draconian tariffs of 50% on India,"
"It was Putin's first visit to India since the war in Ukraine started, and the talks come at a time when Washington has been pressuring Indian companies to avoid buying Russian oil if they want to continue doing business in the United States. In August, President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most Indian products, arguing that Delhi's purchases of Russian oil have helped fund the war in Ukraine."
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited New Delhi for his first trip to India since the war in Ukraine began. Washington has pressured Indian companies to avoid purchasing Russian oil to keep U.S. business ties. In August, the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on most Indian products, citing Delhi's oil purchases. India relies on Russia as its largest arms supplier while the United States remains India's biggest commercial partner. Prime Minister Narendra Modi must balance strategic defense ties with Moscow against escalating trade tensions with the United States. India has largely remained silent on allegations about external mediation in India–Pakistan skirmishes.
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