Russians are pulling billions from banks as fears grow over Putin seizing private money, while capital flight adds pressure to Russia's war-hit economy.
Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during a meeting with representatives of international news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
The realignment is prompted by the understanding that, while the two countries share a common political vision of a multipolar Asia, bilateral trade has to diversify beyond defence and energy. (DPR PMO/ANI)
PM Modi greets President Putin as he emerged from his official aircraft and stepped onto the red carpet at the airport in Delhi on Thursday, December 4.