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What Makes the 78+ Year-Old India-Russia Friendship So Strong?
What Makes the 78+ Year-Old India-Russia Friendship So Strong?
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Who is Russia’s closest ally? Who is India’s most trusted defense partner? What has kept this 78+ year-old friendship between India and Russia rock-solid?.. 02.08.2025, Sputnik India
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Historic BondFrom solidarity during the Cold War to unwavering support at the United Nations, Russia has consistently stood by India. Even during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, Russia offered India full diplomatic, military, and political support when it mattered the most.Defense: The Backbone of Bilateral RelationsRussia’s military partnership with India is unparalleled.From the MiG-21 fighter jets to the BrahMos missiles, from the INS Vikramaditya aircraft carrier to the S-400 air defense systems, this collaboration has ensured that India remains a formidable force in defense capabilities.Cooperation in Nuclear Energy, Oil, and SpaceShared Vision of a Multipolar WorldIndia and Russia are committed to building a multipolar global order. Together, they challenge unilateralism and Western double standards, advocating for strategic autonomy and balanced global leadership through platforms like BRICS and SCO.Cultural ConnectionsFrom Raj Kapoor’s lasting legacy in Moscow to thousands of Indian students studying in Russian universities, cultural ties run deep. Bollywood, Ayurveda, yoga, literature, and languages continue to connect hearts and minds across the two nations.Expanding Horizons: Russia’s Far EastIndia’s investments in Russia’s Far East region and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) are reshaping Eurasian trade, driving growth, and opening up new opportunities across borders.From Strategic to ‘Special and Privileged’In 2000, India and Russia established a Strategic Partnership.By 2010, this relationship had evolved into a “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership,” reflecting the deep trust and unmatched cooperation between the two nations
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What Makes the 78+ Year-Old India-Russia Friendship So Strong?
Who is Russia’s closest ally? Who is India’s most trusted defense partner? What has kept this 78+ year-old friendship between India and Russia rock-solid? Let’s take a closer look.
From solidarity during the Cold War to unwavering support at the United Nations, Russia has consistently stood by India. Even during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, Russia offered India full diplomatic, military, and political support when it mattered the most.
Defense: The Backbone of Bilateral Relations
Russia’s military partnership with India is unparalleled.
From the MiG-21 fighter jets to the BrahMos missiles, from the INS Vikramaditya aircraft carrier to the S-400 air defense systems, this collaboration has ensured that India remains a formidable force in defense capabilities.
Cooperation in Nuclear Energy, Oil, and Space
The
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant stands as a symbol of India-Russia success in clean energy.
Oil and gas imports from Russia fuel India’s rapidly growing economy.
Russia played a pivotal role in India’s
early space missions, and even today, both nations are reaching new frontiers together in space exploration and technology.
Shared Vision of a Multipolar World
India and Russia are committed to building a multipolar global order. Together, they challenge unilateralism and Western double standards, advocating for strategic autonomy and balanced global leadership through platforms like BRICS and SCO.
From Raj Kapoor’s lasting legacy in Moscow to thousands of Indian students studying in Russian universities, cultural ties run deep. Bollywood, Ayurveda, yoga, literature, and languages continue to connect hearts and minds across the two nations.
Expanding Horizons: Russia’s Far East
India’s investments in Russia’s Far East region and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) are reshaping Eurasian trade, driving growth, and opening up new opportunities across borders.
From Strategic to ‘Special and Privileged’
In 2000, India and Russia established a Strategic Partnership.
By 2010, this relationship had evolved into a “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership,” reflecting the deep trust and unmatched cooperation between the two nations
