Putin Claims US Pressuring India Over Russia Ties, Praises PM Modi For Economic Growth

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• Putin Claims US Pressuring India Over Russia Ties, Praises PM Modi For Economic Growth Published By, Last Updated: June 04, 2026, 23:59 IST The Russian leader also expressed confidence that economic ties between India and Russia would continue to expand significantly in the coming years.
• Rapid Read Praising India's economic trajectory, Putin credited the country's growth to policies rolled out by the Modi government.(File Image: X/@narendramodi) Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged that the United States is attempting to pressure India over its relations with Russia, while praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for steering the country’s rapid economic growth.
• Speaking about India-Russia relations, Putin said external pressure on New Delhi over its ties with Moscow is harmful to international relations.
• “The US is trying to pressure India, for example, when it comes to cooperation with Russia.
• But putting pressure on Narendra Modi’s democracy is detrimental for international relations.