 as they found common cause in their opposition to the rise of communist China. Fast forward several decades, and the world's changed a lot, of course, but fundamentally Modi's trip is a tribute to that legacy. Meanwhile, today, India is also benefiting from Western sanctions on Russia. It's purchasing Russian oil in particular at steep discounts. In fact, India is purchasing so much oil that there's a massive trade imbalance, and one of the things Modi is looking to do today is boost Indian exports the other direction.