Putin Warns Western Sanctions Will Backfire as He Defends India at SPIEF

President Vladimir Putin warned that sanctions could rebound on the sanctioning countries. He criticized Western pressure on India during his SPIEF speech. Putin expressed support for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The remarks came amid heightened tensions between Russia and the West. He framed the sanctions as counterproductive to global stability. The speech highlighted Russia's alignment with India on geopolitical issues. Putin called for respect of sovereign decision‑making by all nations. The comments may influence future diplomatic engagements between the blocs.