‘Sanctions threats would boomerang under PM Modi's leadership’: Putin backs India's autonomy

Russian President Vladimir Putin has backed India's economic autonomy, stating that it has always acted like a sovereign country. He said that any attempts to threaten India with sanctions would "boomerang" under Prime Minister's leadership. Putin hailed defence and tech ties between India and Russia, citing their long-standing relationship in military and technical cooperation. He also mentioned that Indian and Russian experts have been working on the design of the mid-range missile BrahMos.