India has enjoyed close bilateral ties with the Russian Federation, formerly the USSR, since the independence of India in 1947. During the Cold War, India and the USSR formed a strong and strategic relationship; this diplomatic unity was further strengthened with both nations’ shared military ideals, as well as their overall economic policies.

Jan 21, 2025 · In Putin’s calculus, visiting India is a diplomatic victory for Russia. India is a key security and economic partner of several Western countries and a major power in the global South, but it is ...

Jul 19, 2024 · On July 9, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a two-day visit to Russia, marked by substantive discussions with President Vladimir Putin during the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit.

Jul 8, 2024 · Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India arrived in Moscow on Monday to meet with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, a visit that signals the Indian leader’s determination to stick to...

Jun 22, 2023 · India considers Russia a time-tested ally from the Cold War era with key cooperation in defense, oil, nuclear energy and space exploration. But that partnership has become fraught since Moscow started developing closer ties with India’s main rival, China, because of the war against Ukraine.

4 days ago · Putin is set to visit India, the Kremlin's press secretary Dmitry Pesko announced Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. PTI file photo President Vladimir Putin on Sunday said that Russian-Indian relations are based on "special and privileged strategic partnership" and hoped that the two countries will use joint efforts to continue to consistently build up ...

Jul 10, 2024 · Facing U.S. sanctions after invading Ukraine, Russia deepened trade ties with India, offering significant discounts on oil and making India a major export market.

Dec 28, 2023 · India and Russia Wednesday reaffirmed their strong friendship and discussed deepening trade and strategic ties during a visit to Moscow by Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam...

Explaining the history and current state of the relationship between India and Russia, its geopolitical significance, the importance of trade and defence cooperation, and the impact of the war in Ukraine.

Jan 16, 2024 · Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on January 15 agreed to chalk out a roadmap for future initiatives to further strengthen the “special and privileged strategic...