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India has resumed diplomatic ties with Afghanistan by reopening its embassy in Kabul and hosting Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The visit, the first by a Taliban leader since 2021, aims to strengthen regional cooperation, trade, and stability, despite ongoing international sanctions and regional tensions.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited India, focusing on trade, security, and global issues. Discussions included India's role on the UN Security Council, ongoing Ukraine conflict, and strengthening economic links. The visit also highlighted India's continued purchase of Russian energy and Modi's friendly relations with Putin.
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Recent data shows increased energy imports from the US to India, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts. Meanwhile, the US and India are strengthening trade ties through new agreements, despite tensions over Russia and tariffs. UK-India relations also see progress with a major trade deal and high-level visits today, highlighting shifting global alliances.
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On December 4-5, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India for the 23rd Russia-India Summit, hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit focused on deepening defense, energy, and economic ties despite US sanctions targeting India's purchases of Russian oil. The leaders agreed on a $100 billion trade target by 2030 and discussed military hardware deliveries, labor mobility, and cooperation amid ongoing Ukraine war tensions.