Exclusive: Putin Tells Anjana Om Kashyap 'This Is Not India of 70s', Praises PM Modi's Strategic Autonomy

In this exclusive behind-the-scenes discussion, India Today’s Managing Editor Anjana Om Kashyap and Foreign Affairs Editor Geeta Mohan share insights from their historic interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. Speaking to Managing Editor Gaurav Sawant, the anchors reveal how Putin repeatedly emphasized that ‘this is not the India of the 70s’ and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s focus on strategic autonomy. The Russian President, described as ‘relaxed’ and ‘enamored’ by Modi, discussed critical issues including the Ukraine war, the Donbass region, and India-China relations. Geeta Mohan notes that Putin’s affection for India comes ‘very naturally,’ while Anjana Om Kashyap highlights his intent to reach every Indian household.