@bloombergpolitics: #Indian Prime Minister Narendra #Modi arrived in #Russia on Monday for the first time in five years at a time when #Moscow is deepening its embrace of New Delhi’s rival, China. Modi met with Russian President Vladimir #Putin during the visit, which will stretch into Tuesday. Modi’s visit is intended to send a signal that the two sides remain close. Hailing his friendship with Putin, the Indian leader said Monday the two countries have made progress on a number of fronts in the last decade, including in energy, security, trade and investment.