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Why India can buy Russian oil, and still be friends with the US | CNN
The White House went from calling India 'somewhat shaky' on Ukraine to hailing a 'deep connection' with New Delhi in the space of a few weeks. Shared concern over China's rising military power, India's reliance on Russian arms and a troubled Cold War history all help explain why.