New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day visit to India takes place as the country looks to secure steady oil supplies and expand trade, even as pressure grows from Western nations. Economist Kent Oliver Bhupathi, speaking to ANI on Thursday, says the timing of the visit "makes all the sense in the world, given the volatility and uncertainty between the United States and India."

He explained that when big economies experience uncertainty, it is natural that they look for "other large economies, especially those in Asia and major historical trading partners, will seek new alliances, agreements, and opportunities."

Speaking on the US President's stance on Russian oil, Bhupathi said, "We know the Trump administration...