Putin vows oil shipments to India will be uninterrupted in defiance of US
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Above: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Dec. 5, 2025. Image credit: Indian Press Information Bureau/Anadolu/Getty Images
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Pro-Russia narrative
Russian-Indian ties are deep and have strong historical roots. That's why Moscow celebrates the continued cultivation of this bond, resulting in a 12% increase in trade turnover between the countries last year. Given this trajectory, the $100 billion milestone could capably be achieved. In the meantime, Russia remains ready to ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies for India's rapidly growing economy.
Pro-India narrative
The talks between Modi and Putin marked the 23rd annual summit between India and Russia. They also marked the 25th anniversary of the Declaration on Strategic Partnership between the countries, signed by Putin on his first state visit to India in the year 2000. Russia-India ties have remained strong despite a complex geopolitical situation, and the leaders pledged to expand their relationship based on trust and mutual respect.
Pro-Trump narrative
The Trump administration is working around the clock to settle wars like no one has seen before. It has so far settled eight, but it's looking for one more. That's the war between Russia and Ukraine conflict and the Trump administration is working tremendously hard on getting that done as well. It's looking possible that the deal will get there, and hopefully it will.
Pro-establishment narrative
If anything can be read from Putin's visit to Modi in India, it would be that this was a message of defiance from both leaders. Having questioned U.S. tariffs on Indian fuel purchases, Putin openly pledged uninterrupted supplies. The pair also promised increased trade and military cooperation. It remains to be seen how the Trump administration will see this.
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