Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:07am on 09 Jul 2024,Tuesday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Moscow on Monday, receiving a warm welcome from President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders shared a hearty hug, signaling a strong bond despite Russia's ongoing conflict in Ukraine. During his visit, Modi met with the Indian community in Moscow and had an informal meeting with Putin at his residence, where they shared tea, took a golf cart ride, and visited stables. This visit marks Modi's first since Russia's invasion of Ukraine and his re-election as India's leader. The meeting aims to balance India's historic ties with Russia and its growing Western security alliances.