On July 9, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a two-day visit to Russia, marked by substantive discussions with President Vladimir Putin during the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit.
This visit was Modi’s first to Russia since commencing his third term – and perhaps more importantly, the first since the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalated in February 2022. In recognition of his efforts to enhance the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia, Modi was bestowed with Russia’s highest civilian honour, the “Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle.”
Modi’s warm welcome in Russia underscored the nuanced trajectory of India’s foreign policy, which maintains strategic autonomy. The trip occurred at a strategically critical juncture, wrapping up just a day before the NATO Summit in Washington.
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