India is rolling out the red carpet for Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite efforts by Western democracies to cast him as an international pariah. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called the India‑Russia friendship “time‑tested” and one that has greatly benefited the people. Bloomberg’s India government reporter Sudhi Ranjan Sen spoke with Haslinda Amin on how these ties continue to withstand U.S. pressure. (Source: Bloomberg)