geopolitical balance
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.
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.