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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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'US trying to pressure India… but it will resist such efforts': Putin backs New Delhi, eyes $100 billion trade

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday backed India’s strategic autonomy amid growing US pressure over New Delhi’s ties with Moscow, while expressing confidence that bilateral trade between India and Russia would reach USD 100 billion in the coming years.

Speaking to reporters in St Petersburg, Putin said India’s expanding partnership with the United States has not affected its long-standing relationship with Russia.

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