New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- West Asia strategist Waiel Awwad on Thursday stated that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi's consistent message of ending the Russia-Ukraine war resonates strongly with President Putin during his upcoming state visit, it could significantly see a reduction in mounting US tensions with New Delhi over energy imports and trade tariffs.

Speaking ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day state visit to the country, the West Asia strategist noted that Washington has been threatening tariffs on Indian imports, particularly due to India's energy purchases from Moscow amid the ongoing war, and stated that India has sharply reduced Russian oil purchases under US pressure.

He stated that an end to the conflict would gi...