Putin finds a warm welcome in India

By Ahmad Damen,

Avery Keatley, Miles Parks

Published December 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM EST

Professor Sumit Ganguly, Director of the Huntington Program at Stanford, says Putin's visit to India reflects ongoing ties despite U.S. pressure.

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Ahmad Damen

Ahmad Damen is an editor for All Things Considered based in Washington, D.C. He first joined NPR's and WBUR's Here & Now as an editor in 2024. Damen brings more than 15 years of experience in journalism, with roles spanning six countries.

Avery Keatley

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Miles Parks

Miles Parks is a reporter on NPR's Washington Desk. He covers voting and elections, and also reports on breaking news.

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