Putin Reaffirms Russia-India Defense Ties Amid Sanctions Concerns Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that any attempt to undermine India’s sovereignty through threats of sanctions would face immediate consequences under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Speaking during a discussion on bilateral relations, Putin stated, “India always acts as a sovereign country, and under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, any potential threats of sanctions would boomerang immediately.” This remark came amid ongoing tensions between Western nations and Russia, particularly regarding India’s potential procurement of Russian defense systems. Putin highlighted his long-standing engagement with Modi, recalling a period when the Indian leader was barred from entering the United States. “I know PM Modi will never forget about it,” Putin said, adding that the sanctions against Modi had been lifted, and the U.S.-India relationship had since evolved positively. When asked about the possibility of U.S. sanctions if India acquired Russian defense technologies like the Su-57 fighter jet or the S-500 air defense system, Putin reiterated India’s right to choose its defense suppliers based on national interests. “India is a sovereign country, and it is free to choose those products that they consider to be most up-to-date and most applicable for them,” he said, stressing that India has consistently acted in accordance with its own priorities. Putin underscored that Russia’s collaboration with India, like its partnerships with other nations, is independent of political dynamics. “We can’t be dictated… Nobody can dictate to us,” he asserted, emphasizing Russia’s commitment to honoring its commitments to partners such as India.#prime_minister_modi #russian_president_putin #brahmos_missile #su_57_fighter_jet #s_500_air_defense_system
