Talks held on trade as Washington wants New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil. From limo diplomacy to a ceremonial guard, Vladimir Putin got a red-carpet welcome in India this week. He was there to talk trade ties and energy supply with Narendra Modi – and make a statement that his country is far fr»»»

The minister’s remark comes against the backdrop of pressure from the US to reduce purchases of Russian oil and military hardware Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India for a bilateral summit this week reflected India’s freedom of choice and policy of strategic autonomy, external affairs»»»