Putin Praises ‘Great Friend’ Modi; Hails Indian PM’s 'Make In India’ Push | Watch | In Focus

Russian President Vladimir Putin heaped praises on PM Modi’s Make In India push. Speaking at an event in Moscow, Putin said Make in India has had a visible effect on the Indian economy. The Russian President referred to Prime Minister Modi as a great friend of Russia. Since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war, Russia has struggled to procure Western goods. Goods which were easily available in Russia soon became scarce as war picked up and Western sanctions came into the picture. He drew on India's experience to promote the development of domestic products and homegrown brands.