Talks held on trade as Washington wants New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil.From limo diplomacy to a ceremonial guard, Vladimir Putin got a red-carpet welcome in India this week.He was there to talk trade ties and energy supply with Narendra Modi – and make a statement that his country is far from a global pariah.But as New Delhi tries to walk a tightrope between Moscow and Washington, what is at stake and who stands to benefit the most?Presenter: Adrian FinighanGuests:Brahma Chellaney – Professor of strategic studies at the Center for Policy ResearchThomas Pickering – Former diplomat and US ambassador to India and RussiaAleksei Zakharov – Fellow at Observer Research Foundation focusing on Russia’s foreign policy towards South Asia and its relations with IndiaPublished On 6 Dec 20256 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share