Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has joined the handful of foreign leaders to congratulate Vladimir Putin on his victory in Russia’s sham presidential election. Despite severe criticisms from Western democracies, India’s warm ties with Russia have continued to flourish. The two countries have a long history of strategic collaboration in various sectors, including defense, nuclear, and space. Modi expressed his commitment to further strengthening the partnership between India and Russia in the future. The importance of India’s continued investment in Russia has not gone unnoticed by the Kremlin, further solidifying the bond between the two nations. In addition to India, other countries including China, Saudi Arabia, and Iran congratulated Putin on his re-election.