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Modi tells visibly tense Putin to end Ukraine war ‘for humanity’s sake’
India is one of the biggest buyers of Russian oil and that trade is helping Moscow replenish its budget despite Western sanctions
GlobeSignal-AIlow certainty
- Why it matters
- As one of Russia's largest oil buyers, India's willingness to publicly pressure Putin on the war signals potential friction in a relationship Moscow relies on to offset Western sanctions.
- Most affected
- Russian government and military budget — India's oil trade relationship is a key sanctions workaround now publicly strained.
Ukraine — Unclear from excerpt whether Modi's statement reflects Indian policy shift or tactical diplomatic pressure. - Likely next
- Whether India formally changes its stance on Russian oil purchases or voting patterns at international bodies on Ukraine.
Also reported by: Ukrinform, Japan Today