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Putin In India: S-500 Air Defence Shield & Joint Production Top Agenda

December 5, 2025

93:19'India Is A Major Global Player, Not A British Colony': Putin Backs PM Modi Against Western PressureIn an exclusive interview with India Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed global geopolitics, stating "India is a major global player, not a British colony." He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "reliable person" who doesn't succumb to pressure. Putin discussed the Ukraine war, asserting "Kiev is the mother of all Russian cities" and claiming Russia was forced to support eastern Ukraine. He also commented on U. S.

Putin In India: S-500 Air Defence Shield & Joint Production Top Agenda

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relations, revealing details of a five-hour meeting with Donald Trump's envoys and acknowledging American companies' desire to resume cooperation.
Regarding the economy, Putin confirmed that over 90% of Russia-India transactions are in national currencies and clarified that a single BRICS currency is not an immediate goal.
The discussion also covered future collaborations in high technology and the Gaza conflict, with Putin advocating for an independent Palestinian state.

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