‘Russia tilt’ essential to India’s strategic security
2 years, 9 months ago

‘Russia tilt’ essential to India’s strategic security

Al Jazeera  

India could do more to help resolve the Ukraine conflict, despite its reliance on Russia for weapons and diplomacy with China. India’s reliance on Russian military and strategic equipment is “huge”, said retired Lieutenant General Deependra Singh Hooda, former commander of India’s northern army. “I mean, 60-70 percent of the equipment is Russian,” he said, listing air force fighters and air defence systems, army’s armour and the navy’s aircraft carrier and frigates. Russia’s diplomatic heft Happymon Jacob, founder of the Council for Strategic and Defense Research in New Delhi and a professor at JNU says that although there are not any “specific asks” of India from the United States and its allies on India’s defence cooperation with Russia, yet, “When those asks come, there will be a focus on the nitty-gritties of the India-Russia defence relationship. India’s current “comfort zone”, he says, “will no more exist” and it will be “nudged to start taking stronger positions” against “Russian aggression”.

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Is India profiting from Russia-Ukraine War?
1 week, 2 days ago

Is India profiting from Russia-Ukraine War?

India Today  

What’s driving the fiercest battles across the globe? From the brutal trenches of Ukraine to NATO’s growing defence requirements, the artillery boom is reshaping the global defence landscape—and India is positioning itself at its very centre. Estonia’s Strategic Partnership with India Estonia, a NATO member that consistently meets its 2% defence spending target, is emerging as a key ally in …

Russia likely to allow free visa entry to Indians: Here's how it will strengthen ties with New Delhi
1 week, 2 days ago

Russia likely to allow free visa entry to Indians: Here's how it will strengthen ties with New Delhi

India TV News  

In what comes as a significant update for visitors planning to go Russia, Moscow is likely to allow visa-free travel to Indians. Indians eligible for e-visas since 2023 Moreover, Indians have been made eligible to get e-visas since August 2023, which generally takes four days to get processed. Reports also suggest that in 2023, India ranked among the top five …

Modi’s minister tells Putin India-Russia friendship is ‘deeper than deepest ocean’ despite Ukraine pressure
1 week, 6 days ago

Modi’s minister tells Putin India-Russia friendship is ‘deeper than deepest ocean’ despite Ukraine pressure

The Independent  

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Defence ties in focus at Rajnath-Putin meeting
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2 weeks ago

Defence ties in focus at Rajnath-Putin meeting

Hindustan Times  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, with a focus on bilateral defence cooperation as the two leaders stressed the “immense potential” of the India-Russia partnership, according to an official statement. On the second day of his visit, Rajnath also met his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov and asked Moscow to speed up the delivery …

India-Russia ties ‘higher than highest mountain’: Rajnath Singh tells Putin in Moscow
2 weeks ago

India-Russia ties ‘higher than highest mountain’: Rajnath Singh tells Putin in Moscow

Hindustan Times  

Friendship between India and Russia is "higher than the highest mountain and deeper than the deepest ocean", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday Rajnath Singh arrived in Moscow for a three-day trip on Sunday night and …

'Higher than highest mountain...': Rajnath Singh on India-Russia friendship during meeting with Putin
2 weeks ago

'Higher than highest mountain...': Rajnath Singh on India-Russia friendship during meeting with Putin

Firstpost  

“Friendship between our countries is higher than the highest mountain and deeper than the deepest ocean,” Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in the meeting, according to the defence ministry Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, where both the leaders highlighted the vast potential of the India-Russia partnership and emphasised that their collaborative efforts …

Rajnath Singh meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow: ‘India has always stood by its Russian friends’
2 weeks ago

Rajnath Singh meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow: ‘India has always stood by its Russian friends’

Live Mint  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, and conveyed that India has always stood by its Russian friends and will continue to do so in the future. Singh also extended his heartiest gratitude for the warm welcome and wonderful arrangements, and discussed various issues of bilateral defence cooperation. The Defence Minister pressed Russia to …

Navigating defence alliances: A look at India's military ties with US and Russia
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Navigating defence alliances: A look at India's military ties with US and Russia

India Today  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Russia is a testament to India's enduring military partnership with Moscow. INDIA'S DEFENCE TIES WITH THE US India’s defence ties with the US gained momentum after the 2005 Civil Nuclear Agreement, with the relationship evolving through agreements like Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement, Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement, and Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement. …

Trade on track: Russia looks up to India for train manufacturing to meet domestic demand
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trade on track: Russia looks up to India for train manufacturing to meet domestic demand

Firstpost  

Russia is seeking to invest in and expand the manufacturing of trains as well as their components in India to meet its growing domestic demand Russia eyes to deepen its trade ties with India — one of the top economies still in robust trade with the country after its President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine 36 months ago. …

Defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Russia
4 weeks ago

Defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Russia

India Today  

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to visit Russia from December 8 to 10, as reported by Russia’s state news agency, TASS, citing sources within military circles in New Delhi. Kaliningrad houses key Russian military installations, including the Baltic Fleet, which plays a pivotal role in the country’s defence strategy. India and Russia have long-standing military ties, with Russia …

Russian President Vladimir Putin likely to visit India next year
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1 month ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin likely to visit India next year

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin may visit India next year as part of a laid down structure between the two countries for reciprocal annual visits by their leaders, diplomatic sources said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited the Russian President to visit India when the two leaders held summit talks in Moscow in July. Earlier on Tuesday, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry …

Putin to visit India for first time since Ukraine war
1 month ago

Putin to visit India for first time since Ukraine war

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi India and Russia are preparing for a visit by President Vladimir Putin though the dates are yet to be finalised, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian president Vladimir Putin As Kyiv marked 1,000 days since the start of the Russian invasion, Peskov said Moscow appreciates efforts by all countries to solve …

'Russia will never dare to tell India how to deal with China...': Kremlin on Putin's role in border issue
1 month ago

'Russia will never dare to tell India how to deal with China...': Kremlin on Putin's role in border issue

India TV News  

Moscow: India achieved a big diplomatic victory in Russia's Kazan after years of negotiations on border issues with China. The issue seemed resolved when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting last month on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. Although the Kremlin did not clarify whether it had played any role, spokesman Dmitry …

Why India will watch how Russia counters Ukraine's US-made ATACMS missiles
1 month ago

Why India will watch how Russia counters Ukraine's US-made ATACMS missiles

Firstpost  

Russia’s strategy to counter Ukraine’s ATACMS threat spans advanced air defence systems like the S-400, offensive measures and even a recalibrated nuclear doctrine, indicating a comprehensive approach to this emerging challenge In this image provided by the US Army, soldiers, from the 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment of the 18th Field Artillery Brigade out of Fort Bragg N.C., conduct …

India’s Foreign Policy Dilemma: Managing Dependencies Between US, Russia, and China in 2024
1 month, 1 week ago

India’s Foreign Policy Dilemma: Managing Dependencies Between US, Russia, and China in 2024

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 13, 2024 00:29 IST - 10 MINS READ Indian foreign policy today is a prisoner of three triads that not only subvert its grand strategy of pursuing strategic autonomy but also shape its day-to-day diplomacy. A close examination of various foreign policy choices made by India in recent years indicates that the grand strategy that truly guides …

India to achieve $100-billion trade with Russia well before 2030 target: Jaishankar
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1 month, 1 week ago

India to achieve $100-billion trade with Russia well before 2030 target: Jaishankar

Hindustan Times  

India is confident of achieving commerce worth $100 billion with Russia before the target date of 2030 though the two sides need to address constraints to ensure trade is more balanced, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday. The two sides have seen “perceptible progress” in tackling challenges to trade, especially issues related to payments and logistics, but there …

India's alliance balance: After US Predator drones, stealth frigates from Russia
1 month, 1 week ago

India's alliance balance: After US Predator drones, stealth frigates from Russia

India Today  

After signing the much-awaited Rs 34,500 crore deal to acquire 31 Predator drones from the United States, India is now set to rebalance defence ties with its longstanding ally Russia. Despite shifting global alliances and rising Western influence, defence procurements from Russia remain a crucial component of India’s military modernisation strategy. Russia accounts for approximately 65 per cent of India’s …

India, Russia sign MoU to cooperate on Pantsir air defence systems
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1 month, 1 week ago

India, Russia sign MoU to cooperate on Pantsir air defence systems

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Russia’s main armaments export firm and an Indian state-run defence company have signed an agreement to cooperate on jointly developing variants of the Pantsir air defence missile and gun system, a move aimed at bolstering the country’s air defence capabilities. Russia continues to be the main supplier of defence hardware to India, accounting for close to 60% of …

Russia's deputy PM in India, 10 things about Moscow-Delhi ties
1 month, 1 week ago

Russia's deputy PM in India, 10 things about Moscow-Delhi ties

Firstpost  

Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister, Denis Manturov, arrived in India on a two-day official visit on Monday for a meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov is currently on a two-day official visit to India. Look forward to our engagement at the India - Russia Business Forum …

Is Ukraine war delaying India's crucial weapon supplies from Russia?
1 month, 1 week ago

Is Ukraine war delaying India's crucial weapon supplies from Russia?

Firstpost  

Russia’s deliveries of air defence systems, warships, and submarines are running several years behind schedule Russia's supply of S-400 air defence system to India has been delayed by at least three years. The Ukraine War has delayed a number of India’s key defence acquisitions from Russia. However, not even one ship has been delivered so far as Russia has prioritised …

India deserves to be in list of global superpowers: Putin
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India deserves to be in list of global superpowers: Putin

Deccan Chronicle  

Moscow: India deserves to be included in the list of global superpowers as its economy is currently growing faster than in any other country, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. Addressing the plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi on Thursday, Putin also said Russia is developing relations with India in all directions and there is a great …

India's Energy Security: A Crucial Meeting with Russia
2 months ago

India's Energy Security: A Crucial Meeting with Russia

India Today  

India and Russia meet in Kazan, marking a significant moment in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses India's willingness to provide all cooperation for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, highlighting the crucial role Russia plays in meeting India's energy security.

Jaishankar Emphasizes India-Russia Relations' Enduring Nature, Denies Negative Impact
2 months ago

Jaishankar Emphasizes India-Russia Relations' Enduring Nature, Denies Negative Impact

Firstpost  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasizes the enduring nature of India-Russia relations, saying that Moscow has never done anything to impact India's interests negatively. He argues that as an Asian nation, India should leverage opportunities that align with its national interests, particularly in the natural resource sector.

Rebalancing India's Great Power Relations: A Crucial Moment for the Indo-Pacific
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rebalancing India's Great Power Relations: A Crucial Moment for the Indo-Pacific

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in the sixth Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., has raised hopes of consolidating security cooperation among the four leading maritime democracies in the Indo-Pacific. However, it was India's National Security Adviser's (NSA) trip to Russia in early September for the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) NSA meeting, which included a high-profile …

India rejects report of diversion of munitions to Ukraine, says it’s mischievous
3 months ago

India rejects report of diversion of munitions to Ukraine, says it’s mischievous

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday rejected as “speculative and misleading” a media report about the diversion of defence exports, especially artillery shells, to Ukraine and defended its compliance with international obligations for the export of military items. A report by Reuters said artillery shells produced by several state-owned firms and sold to European countries such as Italy and the Czech …

With Russia-Ukraine war entering final showdown, India has a critical role to play
3 months, 1 week ago

With Russia-Ukraine war entering final showdown, India has a critical role to play

Firstpost  

Ukraine is slowly becoming a proxy for NATO, while Russia’s threat to deploy nuclear weapons on the war front is dangerous. Though Ukraine claimed a limited victory in war after two years when its forces entered Russia’s Kursk region, the war narratives are changing every day. Though the United States provided enough arms and ammunition to Ukraine for its war …

India can use its position to convince Russia to join peace talks: Ukraine envoy
3 months, 1 week ago

India can use its position to convince Russia to join peace talks: Ukraine envoy

Hindustan Times  

Ukraine is looking to India to moderate dialogue with Russia since New Delhi can use its position on the global stage to convince Moscow of the need to join peace talks, Ukrainian ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk said on Wednesday. Polishchuk said Zelenskyy appreciated India’s participation in meetings on Ukraine’s peace formula The Ukrainian side expects India to share responsibility on global …

A new footing in South Asia for India-Russia friendship
4 months ago

A new footing in South Asia for India-Russia friendship

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s July visit to Moscow and this week’s trip to Ukraine revived the debate on what role Russia plays in India’s evolving strategic balance. But a closer look shows that — except for Pakistan — Russia is also playing a rising role in South Asia, aligned with India’s Neighbourhood First policy from Afghanistan to Myanmar and from …

India must walk with Kyiv, and Moscow
4 months ago

India must walk with Kyiv, and Moscow

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine will be followed very closely by India’s interlocutors in the West and Russia, given that it comes after his trip to Moscow a little more than a month ago for the summit with President Vladimir Putin. Images of Modi embracing Putin on the day a Russian strike hit Kyiv’s largest children’s hospital and …

Head-on | India’s tripolar strategy to balance US, Russia and China
4 months, 1 week ago

Head-on | India’s tripolar strategy to balance US, Russia and China

Firstpost  

As PM Modi prepares to meet Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kyiv next week, the fractious world order will be on both leaders’ minds PM Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had interacted briefly at the G7 summit in Italy in June and have spoken on the phone subsequently. Cynics in India call Modi’s Kyiv visit a belated attempt to …

India subject to enormous, completely unjustified pressure due to energy ties with Russia: Russian FM Lavrov
5 months, 1 week ago

India subject to enormous, completely unjustified pressure due to energy ties with Russia: Russian FM Lavrov

The Hindu  

India is a great power that determines its national interests and chooses its partners, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said, describing as “completely unjustified” the “enormous pressure” on New Delhi due to its energy cooperation with Moscow. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has also criticised Mr. Modi’s visit to Moscow, saying in a post on X that “A Russian missile …

U.S. urges India to 'utilise' ties with Russia, tell Putin to end 'illegal war' against Ukraine
5 months, 1 week ago

U.S. urges India to 'utilise' ties with Russia, tell Putin to end 'illegal war' against Ukraine

The Hindu  

Observing that India has a longstanding relationship with Russia, the U.S. has said that it has encouraged New Delhi to "utilise" that relationship with Moscow and urge President Vladimir Putin to end the "illegal war" against Ukraine. And we have encouraged India to utilise that relationship with Russia, that longstanding relationship and the unique position that they have, to urge …

India seeks to boost exports to Russia after Modi's visit
5 months, 1 week ago

India seeks to boost exports to Russia after Modi's visit

Hindustan Times  

India is exploring ways to boost its exports to Russia, including by encouraging rupee-rouble trade and pushing Moscow to lift non-tariff barriers, New Delhi said on Monday, in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow. Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanges greetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin after receiving the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, …

Doval and Sullivan hold talks amid strain in ties over Russia
5 months, 1 week ago

Doval and Sullivan hold talks amid strain in ties over Russia

The Hindu  

Amidst a strain over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Moscow this week, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval spoke to U.S. NSA Jake Sullivan on Friday evening, where they agreed to “work closely” to further advance bilateral ties. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti had warned that the U.S. should not be “taken for granted”, while Mr. Sullivan said in a …

Watch: Modi-Putin meet- What is India’s message from Moscow?
5 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Modi-Putin meet- What is India’s message from Moscow?

The Hindu  

There were many firsts to PM Modi’s two day visit to Russia, his first since the invasion of Ukraine, and his first destination for a bilateral summit in his 3rd tenure in office, the first time they held the Annual Summit since 2021, and the first time an Indian leader was awarded Russia’s. The India Russia Joint Statement issued spoke …

India must play a constructive role in ensuring peace in Ukraine: U.S. official
5 months, 1 week ago

India must play a constructive role in ensuring peace in Ukraine: U.S. official

The Hindu  

“India, as a critical security provider globally, must play a constructive role in ensuring peace in Ukraine and providing it with the impetus to be able to negotiate with Russia,” a senior U.S. official has said. Mr. Wasley said Indians should understand how much of a threat President Putin and his country are to America’s European allies and the NATO …

Modi’s visit to Russia: An urge for strategic autonomy in a polarised world
5 months, 1 week ago

Modi’s visit to Russia: An urge for strategic autonomy in a polarised world

Firstpost  

Apart from the signing of nine MoUs and agreements in areas of trade, economics, and investment in the Russian Far East for the period 2024–2029, the visit of PM Modi’s to Moscow was crucial for optics Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on a two-day visit to Russia from July 8 to 9 at the invitation of Russian President Putin. …

Modi embraces the bear as the Eagle looks on
5 months, 1 week ago

Modi embraces the bear as the Eagle looks on

New Indian Express  

These factors have expanded space for India to pursue its interests with Russia. This narrative ignores the fact that countries like Vietnam, Saudi Arabia and UAE have recently rolled out the red carpet for Putin, and many non-Western leaders have been visiting Russia. Modi addressed the Russian missile strikes in this meeting, when he invoked the ravages of war, including …

Afghan common ground in India-Russia relations
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghan common ground in India-Russia relations

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia for a summit-level meeting with President Vladimir Putin caught global attention. With India and Russia having a common interest in Afghanistan’s stability, the ensuing big power competition, which is pushing Moscow into a tight Chinese economic embrace, is increasingly turning out to be a challenge. The visit by United States CENTCOM chief General …

Russia will be ‘largest contributor’ to India’s energy security: Diplomat
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia will be ‘largest contributor’ to India’s energy security: Diplomat

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Russia is committed to being the “largest contributor” to India’s energy security after accounting for more than a third of the country’s oil purchases and is giving priority to long-term contracts for crude, coal and fertilisers, a senior Russian diplomat said on Wednesday. Charge d’Affaires of Russia in India Roman Babushkin India and Russia on Tuesday set a …

India to remain strategic partner despite concerns over its ties with Russia: U.S.
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India to remain strategic partner despite concerns over its ties with Russia: U.S.

The Hindu  

India will continue to be a strategic partner for the U.S. despite concerns over its ties with Russia, the Biden Administration has said. On the other hand, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily news conference that the US has been quite clear about its "concerns about India's relationship with Russia." India has been stoutly defending …

After PM Modi-Putin meeting, US Pentagon's ‘we trust that India will…’ response
5 months, 2 weeks ago

After PM Modi-Putin meeting, US Pentagon's ‘we trust that India will…’ response

Hindustan Times  

The Pentagon has said the United States will continue to view India as a strategic partner and trusts that India will support efforts to realise an “enduring and just peace for Ukraine”, as as Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his historic visit to Russia. And the fact of the matter is, President Putin's war of choice has isolated Russia from …

Russia in talks for developing six more nuclear power units in India amid PM Modi's visit: Report
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia in talks for developing six more nuclear power units in India amid PM Modi's visit: Report

India TV News  

PM Modi's Russia visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's high-profile bilateral visit saw numerous agreements across several critical areas, including trade, climate change, and research. Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom said it was discussing building six more nuclear power units in India; the Russian Direct Investment Fund inked pharma, shipbuilding and education agreements; and Russia's second-largest bank spoke of efforts to …

India, Russia to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India, Russia to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030

The Hindu  

India and Russia agreed to increase bilateral trade to $100 billion dollars by 2030, including the use of national currencies to circumvent Western sanctions, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin sat down for the 22nd Annual Summit here on Tuesday. The meeting between India and Russia came under attack from Kyiv where Ukrainian President called Mr. …

Modi and Putin Forge Stronger India-Russia Ties at Kremlin
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi and Putin Forge Stronger India-Russia Ties at Kremlin

Deccan Chronicle  

Moscow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held productive discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin today. During the meeting, Modi and President Putin explored ways to strengthen bilateral ties in areas such as trade, commerce, security, agriculture, technology, and innovation. Held productive discussions with President Putin at the Kremlin today. We attach great importance to boosting connectivity and… pic.twitter.com/JfiidtNYa8 …

Putin hosts India’s prime minister to deepen ties, but Ukraine looms over their relationship
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin hosts India’s prime minister to deepen ties, but Ukraine looms over their relationship

Associated Press  

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday, seeking to deepen the relationship between the two nuclear powers at a time when NATO leaders gathered in Washington and Russia launched deadly missile attacks in Ukraine that hit a children’s hospital. “Our relationship is one of a particularly privileged strategic partnership,” Putin told Modi, who made …

Russia to release Indians fighting in Ukraine after PM Modi raises issue with President Putin: Report
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia to release Indians fighting in Ukraine after PM Modi raises issue with President Putin: Report

Op India  

Russia has reportedly agreed to release and facilitate the return of all Indians fighting for the Russian army in Ukraine. This breakthrough followed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s discussion with President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Moscow, an IANS report quoting sources said. PM Modi, currently in Moscow for a two-day visit, raised the issue at a private dinner hosted …

PM Modi in Moscow: How India and Russia are critical for each other's strategic autonomy
5 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi in Moscow: How India and Russia are critical for each other's strategic autonomy

Firstpost  

While Russia needs India to counter the expanding Chinese influence in its own periphery and the regional forum, Moscow has appreciated New Delhi’s strategic autonomy and principled stand on global issues, which have often been criticised by Western countries Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on being elected for the third time, has chosen to make his first bilateral visit to Russia, …

What lies behind arms talks between India’s Modi and Russia’s Putin?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What lies behind arms talks between India’s Modi and Russia’s Putin?

Al Jazeera  

Russia and India have a long history of collaborating on defence. India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, is making his first visit to Russia since the invasion of Ukraine to discuss issues that include defence and weapons deals. The support would be practical but would stop short of India publicly backing Russia’s war effort. A day before Modi left for Moscow …

‘War cannot solve problems,’ India’s PM Modi tells Russia’s Putin
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘War cannot solve problems,’ India’s PM Modi tells Russia’s Putin

Al Jazeera  

The killing of children is ‘unbearable’, Modi says, a day after a deadly strike on a children’s hospital in Ukraine. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told Russian President Vladimir Putin that peace is “of utmost importance” and a solution to the war in Ukraine “cannot be found on the battlefield”. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned India’s prime minister for …

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