Modi in US: red carpet for India leader despite human rights allegations

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.