Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:33am on 11 Dec 2025,Thursday India Global
A car selfie of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin was displayed in the US Congress during a foreign policy hearing. Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove used the image to warn that US actions are pushing India closer to Russia. She said the Trump administration’s pressure tactics are hurting long-term trust between Washington and New Delhi. The Congresswoman urged lawmakers to act fast to repair the relationship. The selfie was taken during Putin’s recent visit to Delhi, where he rode with Modi shortly after landing. Putin said the gesture was his idea and a symbol of friendship.