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[KoreaHerald](https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240708050740)

> The visit is **Modi’s first since Russia launched its campaign in Ukraine and since he was returned to power last month as leader of the world’s most populous country.**
> 
> ***“I look forward to reviewing all aspects of bilateral cooperation with my friend President Vladimir Putin and sharing perspectives on various regional and global issues,” said Modi in a statement. “We seek to play a supportive role for a peaceful and stable region.”***
> 
> **Moscow remains a key supplier of cut-price oil and weapons to India,** *but the Kremlin’s isolation from the West and blooming friendship with Beijing* have impacted its time-honoured partnership with New Delhi.

**Keep in mind media shapes perceptions- I do know that Moscow has been supplying cut price oil to India- which has undoubtedly helped the economy in general- I don’t know Russia’s alleged isolation is a concern for India. Or even if there is actual isolation- which doesn’t seem to be the case** **based on my own reading. Other then western isolation, which is NOT as significant as it once was.** **Probably is some concern about Beijing, but, India and Russia can sort that out!**

> Russia’s share of Indian imports of arms has shrunk considerably in recent years, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

> At the same time, India has become a major buyer of Russian oil, providing a much-needed export market for Moscow after it was cut off from traditional buyers in Europe.

> **That has dramatically reshaped energy ties, with India saving itself billions of dollars** while bolstering Moscow’s war coffers. I**ndia’s month-on-month imports of Russian crude “increased by eight percent in May, to the highest levels since July 2023,**” according to commodity tracking data compiled by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.