Russian President Vladimir Putin praised India as a reliable partner and lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's independent foreign policy. Speaking in Saint Petersburg, Putin stated that Western efforts to undermine India-Russia relations have failed. He highlighted India's impressive economic growth and expressed confidence that bilateral trade would soon reach $100 billion. Putin emphasized that India prioritizes its national interests and its relationship with the US would not weaken the time-tested bonds with Moscow. He also touched upon the Ukraine conflict, expressing openness to negotiations while questioning the legitimacy of the current Ukrainian leadership. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/putin-praises-new-delhi-as-reliable-ally-12005521 #creator program