When the United States enacted a series of sanctions in retaliation for Russia’s alleged interference in American elections, the goal was to punish an adversary, not to penalize friends.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they attend a Russian-Indian business summit session in New Delhi on Oct. 5.