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Inside Putin’s India pivot: Why Russia is trying to woo New Delhi into alliance with China

IndiaTimes Sunday, 8 June 2025
Amidst US-Russia tensions over the Ukraine war, Moscow is actively seeking to strengthen its ties with India, particularly through defense deals and diplomatic initiatives.
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