Sochi (Russia), October 3 (Udaipur Kiran News): Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, commending India for maintaining its sovereign stance by continuing oil imports from Russia despite U.S. pressure. He also emphasized the need to address the trade imbalance between the two nations and directed his government to take steps toward achieving a more balanced partnership. Putin stated, “India and Russia must work together to reduce the trade imbalance. The Russian President is expected to visit India in December, and his remarks come ahead of this significant diplomatic engagement. Putin reiterated that India’s independent decision-making, especially in continuing crude oil imports from Russia amid Western sanctions, demonstrates strong and sovereign leadership under Prime Minister Modi.