The U.S. seeks more help from India in condemning and applying economic pressure on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks on Monday as Washington pushed its Asian ally to support its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Broad talks between the world’s two largest democracies took place as the United States seeks more help from India in condemning and applying economic pressure on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The South Asian nation has tried to balance its ties with Russia and the West but unlike other members of the Quad countries - United States, Japan and Australia - it has not imposed sanctions on Russia.
Psaki did not disclose whether India had made any commitments on energy imports but said Washington stands ready to help the country diversify its sources of energy. Still, the president stopped short of making a “concrete ask” of Modi on Monday, an official said, noting that India has concerns about deepening ties between Russia and China.
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