According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, any attempts by the West to sever ties between Moscow and New Delhi are fruitless since the Indian government is acting independently in the interests of its population.
At a keynote speech in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi, Putin said, “The West is trying to create an enemy out of everyone who does not agree with their monopoly, everyone is at risk – even India, but the Indian leadership is acting independently in the interests of its nation.”
“Attempts to turn India away from Russia are pointless, India is an independent state,” he stated.
