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India remains equidistant between Russia and US on Ukraine, amid challenges closer to home
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been among the few world leaders able to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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NEW DELHI - India has continued to maintain an equilibrium between Russia and the United States over Ukraine, refusing to be drawn into a faraway conflict that could upset diplomatic calculations closer to home.
It has close ties with Russia, a major defence partner, and its bilateral relationship with the US remains increasingly crucial. Both partnerships are critical for handling of threats closer to home - from China to Pakistan.
