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While the West has framed the war in Ukraine as a defence of democratic values - India - the world's largest democracy - has stopped short of condemning Russia's invasion. Maintaining a close relationship with Moscow has always been part of what India calls its 'neutral stance' on the world stage. Despite this - and allegations of human rights abuses against minorities in India - the White House has rolled out the red carpet for the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, as Joe Biden seeks to bring Delhi into its sphere of influence.

While the West has framed the war in Ukraine as a defence of democratic values - India - the world's largest democracy - has stopped short of condemning Russia's invasion. Maintaining a close relationship with Moscow has always been part of what India calls its 'neutral stance' on the world stage. Despite this - and allegations of human rights abuses against minorities in India - the White House has rolled out the red carpet for the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, as Joe Biden seeks to bring Delhi into its sphere of influence. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) ----------------------- Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Channel4News/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Channel4News TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@c4news Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/channel4news/