'Putting pressure on Narendra Modi detrimental for international relations..': Russian President Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised India as a "great country" and defended its independent foreign policy, while criticizing U.S. attempts to pressure New Delhi over its cooperation with Russia. Putin stated that such pressure is "detrimental" to bilateral and international relations.

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We are glad that India is developing its relations with all the countries. It's a great country

Speaking at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, Putin expressed pleasure that India is developing relations with all countries. He noted that it is natural for India to develop its economy according to its interests and with countries it deems necessary. "The U.S. is trying to pressure India, for example, when it comes to cooperation with Russia. But putting pressure on Narendra Modi is detrimental for international relations and bilateral relations. It doesn't matter where this pressure comes from," he added.

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It's only natural it (India) develops its economy in accordance with its interest with those countries that it deems necessary

Putin lauded India's economic growth under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing it as one of the world's leading economies with the highest growth rates. He attributed this success to the "hard work" of the government and its leadership. "This is not something that comes out of the blue. This is a result of the hard work that the government has been doing under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi," Putin said.

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The US is trying to pressure India, for example, when it comes to cooperation with Russia. But putting pressure on Narendra Modi is detrimental for international relations and bilateral relations. It doesn't matter where this pressure comes from.

The Russian president further emphasized the "special privileged strategic partnership" between Moscow and New Delhi, characterizing it as a relationship built over decades. He recalled that diplomatic relations were established in 1947, and Russia has consistently supported India's development as a new, independent state. Putin expressed satisfaction with India's significant achievements, attributing them to the "hard work and the talent of the Indian people."

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India is one of the leading economies of the world that shows the highest rates of economic growth. This is not something that comes out of the blue. This is a result of the hard work that the government has been doing under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi.