India’s Modi Visits Russia Against Backdrop of Ukraine War, Moscow’s China Alliance

The US expressed concerns, while analysts say India aims to counterbalance Russia’s ties to China.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a ceremony to decorate India's prime minister with the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, following talks at the Kremlin in Moscow on July 9, 2024. Alexander Nemenov/AFP via Getty Images

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NEW DELHI—Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Russia on July 8 and 9 in his first state visit since assuming office last month for a third consecutive term.