India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on July 8, marking Modi's first visit to Russia since the invasion of Ukraine. The meeting aims to reinforce 'traditionally friendly relations' between India and Russia and discuss international and regional issues. India has sought the release of Indian nationals it says were duped into serving in the Russian army since the war began. India has maintained a longstanding security cooperation with Russia since the Cold War, heavily depending on Moscow for military equipment.
