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‘India is a sovereign country’: Putin says sanctions threats will ‘boomerang’ under PM Modi
Published on: June 6, 2026, 6:36 a.m. | Source: Firstpost
Russian President Vladimir Putin backed India's strategic autonomy, saying sanctions pressure on New Delhi would "boomerang" under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking at SPIEF, Putin described India as a sovereign nation, praised bilateral ties, highlighted defence cooperation, and reaffirmed Russia's commitment to expanding relations.
