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Putin pledges to expand trade and defence ties with India, offers to maintain fuel supplies

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Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up his state visit to India, with some big promises on trade and defence. He is offering what he calls “uninterrupted” fuel supplies to its longtime ally. It comes as New Delhi faces steep US tariffs tied to its purchase of Russian oil. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi did emphasize that energy security has always been a strong and vital pillar of India’s partnership with Russia. But he did not mention oil specifically. Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up his state visit to India, with some big promises on trade and defence. He is offering what he calls “uninterrupted” fuel supplies to its longtime ally. It comes as New Delhi faces steep US tariffs tied to its purchase of Russian oil. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi did emphasize that energy security has always been a strong and vital pillar of India’s partnership with Russia. But he did not mention oil specifically. Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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