European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will ask for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assistance to enforce sanctions on Russia when the two leaders meet this week in New Delhi.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during her visit to New Delhi, India, Feb. 28, 2025. Credit: Facebook/Narendra Modi India and the European Union last week announced a “new era” in ties,

Indian Foreign Minister S.Jaishankar, center, talks to a visiting member of European Commission before the press statements by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Urs