Key facts
- US attempts to pressure India over its ties with Russia are futile, according to Putin.
- Putin stated that India is a reliable partner and continues to strengthen its partnership with Russia.
- Bilateral trade between India and Russia is projected to reach $100 billion by 2030.
- Putin praised India's independent foreign policy and its economic growth.
- Washington has pressured India over its purchases of Russian oil.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that US attempts to exert pressure on India regarding its cooperation with Moscow are "futile." He remarked that while the US tries to pressure India, particularly on issues of cooperation with Russia, such coercion is detrimental to international and bilateral relations. Putin added that Russia and India continue to strengthen their partnership, viewing India as a reliable partner and that current trade turnover stands at approximately $58 to $60 billion, with a target of $100 billion by 2030. He praised India's independent foreign policy and its status as a major global power with a rapidly growing economy and one of the world's largest democracies. Putin also noted that Washington had pressured India over its purchases of Russian oil, imposing a 50% tariff on its exports to the US. He expressed readiness to supply India with advanced military equipment, including the Su-57 fighter jet and air defense systems, as part of joint projects.