India-Russia relations
Putin's 2021 India Visit: Examining Russia-India Strategic Partnership Ahead of 23rd Annual Summit
Dec 04, 2025 06:21 pm CST
An in-depth look at Russian President Vladimir Putin's 2021 visit to India and its significance as he returns for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. This article explores the evolving strategic partnership between the two nations amid changing global dynamics, focusing on defense cooperation, energy partnerships, and bilateral agreements that define this important diplomatic relationship.
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.
Vladimir Putin's India Visit: Strengthening Trade, Defense and Diplomatic Ties Between Long-Standing Partners
Dec 04, 2025 03:18 pm CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day state visit to India focuses on expanding trade relations, defense cooperation including potential Su-57 fighter jet acquisitions, and finalizing a mobility agreement for skilled workers. The visit underscores one of the world's most enduring bilateral partnerships amid evolving global dynamics and includes discussions on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Putin's India Visit: Strengthening the 25-Year India-Russia Strategic Partnership Amid Global Tensions
Dec 04, 2025 02:34 pm CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin embarks on a two-day state visit to India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, marking his first visit since 2022. The high-level meetings aim to strengthen the "Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership" between the two nations, with expected agreements on defense cooperation, trade expansion, and nuclear energy. Bilateral trade has reached a record $68.7 billion, with ambitious plans to increase to $100 billion by 2030.
Inside Vladimir Putin's Aurus Senat: The Ultimate Presidential Security Vehicle Protecting Russia's Leader
Dec 04, 2025 12:41 pm CST
Explore the extraordinary security features of Vladimir Putin's Aurus Senat, the 'impregnable' Russian presidential limousine accompanying him on his India visit. This fortress on wheels offers bulletproof protection, submarine-like capabilities, and chemical attack defense, representing the pinnacle of state security vehicles developed under Russia's Kortezh project.
India-Russia Summit 2025: Strategic Partnership Amid Global Tensions and Western Sanctions
Dec 03, 2025 05:01 pm CST
The upcoming India-Russia summit between President Putin and PM Modi represents a critical moment in bilateral relations amidst complex geopolitical challenges. Despite Western pressure and sanctions, India maintains strategic ties with Russia through defense cooperation, energy purchases, and trade initiatives. This article examines the high-stakes balancing act India performs between its longstanding Russian partnership and its growing Western alignments, highlighting the strategic autonomy that defines Indian foreign policy.
Western Envoys' Joint Criticism of Russia Sparks Diplomatic Tension Ahead of Putin's India Visit
Dec 03, 2025 04:10 pm CST
India expresses displeasure over a controversial opinion piece by UK, French, and German envoys criticizing Russia just before President Putin's diplomatic visit to Delhi. The article, calling Russia unserious about peace in Ukraine, has been deemed "unusual" by Indian officials who view it as inappropriate diplomatic interference ahead of the annual India-Russia summit.
Putin's 2025 India Visit: Evolving Defense Ties and Growing Energy Partnership Amid Changing Global Dynamics
Nov 30, 2025 01:34 pm CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to India in December 2025 highlights a transforming bilateral relationship where defense dependencies are declining while energy trade surges. As India diversifies its military suppliers and embraces domestic manufacturing, Russia remains its top arms provider despite falling from 89% to 36% market share. Meanwhile, Russian oil imports have skyrocketed following Western sanctions, creating a new economic dynamic that will shape discussions on advanced defense systems, technology transfer, and long-term energy security in an increasingly polarized global landscape.
India Opens Two New Consulates in Russia to Strengthen Bilateral Trade and Diplomatic Relations
Nov 19, 2025 07:34 pm CST
India has established two new Consulates General in Yekaterinburg and Kazan, Russia, which External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described as catalysts to boost bilateral trade, tourism, and technological cooperation. The diplomatic expansion comes ahead of President Putin's expected visit to India in December for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, marking a significant development in the strategic partnership between the two nations.
S Jaishankar: India-Russia Relations Remain a Pillar of Stability in International Affairs
Nov 18, 2025 02:39 am CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized the importance of India-Russia relations as a stabilizing factor in global diplomacy during his Moscow meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. As preparations advance for President Putin's visit to India for the 23rd Annual Summit, both nations are finalizing several bilateral agreements that will strengthen their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership while addressing complex global challenges including the Ukraine conflict.