India-Russia Relations: Navigating the New Geometry of Global Trade in a Multipolar World

Dec 04, 2025 04:09 pm CST

Russian President Putin's visit to India highlights the evolving India-Russia relationship amid global economic transformation. This analysis examines their asymmetric trade relationship, the changing relevance of multilateral institutions like WTO, sanctions effectiveness, and how India can leverage its position between East and West. As the world shifts from singular hierarchies to multiple economic networks, India has a unique opportunity to shape rather than merely respond to globalization's next chapter while maintaining strategic autonomy.