 India have strong ties that date back to the Cold War, and Modi's visit is a tribute to that enduring friendship even now. Despite India's current good relations with the U.S., Modi has refused to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, instead calling for a negotiated peace. New Delhi has also benefited from Russian oil at steep discounts after the U.S. and its allies imposed sanctions on Russian crude. In Moscow, Modi's arrival has been portrayed as the latest evidence of the West's failure to isolate Russia.