When Vladimir V. Putin sat down with the India Today Group’s TV team of Anjana Om Kashyap and Geeta Mohan at the Kremlin on the eve of his visit, the Russian president was not merely speaking to Indian audiences. He was sending a message to Washington, Brussels, and Beijing: India is no longer a country that can be “arm‑twisted.” Putin’s remarks, in the 100‑minute interview, were striking in their breadth. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “friend” and a leader who sets “challenging tasks” for his nation. He cast India as a central pillar of the Global South, … Continue reading Putin’s Courtship of India Signals a Multipolar Future