India - Russia

India–Russia relations are rooted in historical friendship and strategic trust, evolving into a Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership (December 2010). The relationship spans defence, nuclear energy, space, hydrocarbons, and emerging areas like Arctic cooperation and digital technology. Despite recent geopolitical shifts and growing India–West ties, Russia remains a key partner for India’s strategic autonomy and multi-alignment foreign policy.

Recent Developments

  • Defence Cooperation (June 2025): Russia committed to deliver the remaining units of the S-400 air defence system to India by 2026. This was confirmed during the meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart at the SCO Defence ....
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