Putin Calls India Reliable Partner, Slams "Detrimental" Western Interference

Vladimir Putin stated that India is a reliable partner and the two nations will continue to deepen their economic and diplomatic relations. He praised India's economic growth, stating it is one of the world's leading economies with impressive rates of growth. Putin expressed confidence that bilateral trade between the two countries will reach $100 billion soon. Putin also asserted that Western attempts to pressure India into scaling back its cooperation with Russia are futile and damaging to global stability.