Modi and Putin Meet on Energy, Trade, and Strategic Diplomacy

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi just wrapped up his first visit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit underscored India's strategic balancing act, as Modi reaffirmed India's non-aligned foreign policy, while also seeking to bolster trade and cooperation across various sectors. Michael Kugelman, Director of the Wilson Center's South Asia Institute, provides an overview of Modi’s visit. He covers the importance of the relationship between Russia and India, what kind of message the Summit sends, what both leaders gained from it, and the lack of consequential new agreements and initiatives resulting from the meeting.