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Modi, Putin agree to strengthen India-Russia partnership on eve of BRICS summit
- Modi and Putin met in New Delhi and agreed to deepen their special strategic partnership, discussing energy, defence and regional conflicts while stressing diplomacy.
- India’s reliance on Russian oil has surged — Russia supplied a record ~51% of Indian crude in July — as New Delhi seeks affordable, reliable energy amid Middle East disruptions.
- Modi gave Putin a Russian translation of the Thirukkural and they toured an India‑Russia industrial fair showcasing tech, AI, aviation, space and nuclear projects.
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