Case in point: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/india-continue-buying-russian-oil-ministry-source-says-2022-12-02/
I foresee India remaining a neutral third party between the West and Russia.
Modi met privately with Putin about 2 weeks ago at the SCO. This story is likely bogus.
“ I foresee India remaining a neutral third party between the West and Russia.”
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My guess is that India would “tilt” away from the West (aka the USA) that provides substantial MILITARY assistance to Pakistan, India’s arch enemy. Just sayin’.
IOW, India will be pursuing an India First foreign policy.
Very wise of them.