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Modi in Moscow: PM calls Russia 'all-weather friend' and 'trusted ally'; hails Putin's leadership
He said he had a special appreciation for "his friend" Putin for steering the India-Russia friendship to greater heights over the last two decades. As prime minister, he said it was his sixth visit to Russia and the two leaders have met 17 times …