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Michael Kugelman decodes the real implications of Vladimir Putin’s return to India after four years, the first such visit since the Ukraine conflict began. With Western capitals urging India to scale down Russian energy imports, Modi and Putin used this summit to broadcast a message: the India-Russia partnership will endure under pressure. Kugelman lays out how Russia could help India unlock greater access to Central Asia, where China dominates and Pakistan is pushing for deeper entry. As India eyes connectivity corridors, energy opportunities and strategic depth, Russian support becomes a decisive advantage. Meanwhile, Washington still wants strong ties with India,…

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Michael Kugelman decodes the real implications of Vladimir Putin’s return to India after four years, the first such visit since the Ukraine conflict began. With Western capitals urging India to scale down Russian energy imports, Modi and Putin used this summit to broadcast a message: the India-Russia partnership will endure under pressure. Kugelman lays out how Russia could help India unlock greater access to Central Asia, where China dominates and Pakistan is pushing for deeper entry. As India eyes connectivity corridors, energy opportunities and strategic depth, Russian support becomes a decisive advantage. Meanwhile, Washington still wants strong ties with India,…

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Asia Pacific borrowers increased euro‑denominated issuance to a record 23% of the total across both currencies this year, up six percentage points from 2024, according to Bloomberg-compiled data. Multiple Asian deals ranked as the most oversubscribed in Europe’s publicly syndicated debt market during their launch week, the data showed. US dollar deals still make up the majority of financing deals, and borrowing in the greenback is up 29% by Asian issuers this year.Read More

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