Global News Podcast Why is President Putin visiting India?
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Dec 4, 2025 
Mimi Swaby, a BBC global affairs reporter, joins to discuss the Pentagon's controversial new rules for journalists and its implications for freedom of the press, as highlighted by The New York Times' lawsuit. The conversation also includes President Putin's visit to India amid geopolitical tensions and India's balancing act between U.S. pressures and its ties with Russia concerning oil and defense. Additionally, the troubling rise in preventable child deaths is explored, shedding light on the implications of reduced health aid.
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India's Tightrope Between Russia And The US
- India balances strategic ties with Russia against US pressure over discounted oil and trade deals.
- Arunadeh Mukherjee says energy security and affordable fuel make Russian oil purchases vital for India.
Russia Sees India As Strategic Market
- Russia views India as a huge market and strategic partner beyond the Ukraine conflict.
- Steve Rosenberg notes Indian purchases of Russian oil have been a lifeline for Moscow's economy.
Protect Traditional Newsgathering Rights
- Challenge policies that restrict press freedoms when they limit routine newsgathering.
- Mimi Swaby reports the New York Times sued the Pentagon seeking to block the pledge requirement.