PM Modi to Skip Russia’s WWII Victory Day Event: India Balances Strategic Interests Amid Ukraine Conflict and Global Pressures

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 11:39am on 30 Apr 2025,Wednesday India Global

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend Russia’s Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9, an event marking the Soviet Union's triumph in World War II. The Kremlin confirmed Modi’s absence, though India-Russia ties remain strong. Modi’s decision is seen as a strategic diplomatic move amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict and increasing scrutiny from Western allies. India continues to walk a tightrope, maintaining defense ties with Russia while deepening global partnerships. This reflects New Delhi’s commitment to a balanced foreign policy aligned with evolving international dynamics and national interests. (AP)

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