Lecture Notes: India-Russia Relations, PM Modi's Stand, and Strategic Autonomy

Overview

• India has been under pressure from the world to cut ties with Russia.
• India is uniquely positioned to engage with Russia due to its strategic autonomy.
• PM Modi expressed emotional concerns to President Putin about the casualties in the Russia-Ukraine war.
• India aims to balance its interactions between Russia and the West while focusing on national interests.

Key Points

PM Modi's Stance

• PM Modi told Putin that the deaths in war, especially children, are crushing.
• Despite global scrutiny, Modi emphasizes India's strategic autonomy.
• Modi's visit to Moscow included significant discussions with Putin on trade and peace efforts.
• Repeated his stance that this is