Geopolitical shifts pose challenges to India-Russia relations, yet the relationship remains robust, driven by deep-rooted trust and a shared commitment to sustain a multifaceted strategic partnership.

India Russia relationship dates back to the Treaty of Peace & Friendship established in 1971, which enhanced all ties during the period. Geopolitical Challenges: → Russia Ukraine war → China must seriously challenge with Russia → Dependence for weapons & oil → Reiteration of peace by India.

Robust relations between Russia & India: 1. Defence: → Major buyer of Russian defence equipment → Collaboration in terms of technology 2. Space Partnership: → Russia is training new members for Gaganyaan space mission → Also collaborated on key technology 3. Partner in International of [illegible]: → Russia opened NSTOC (?) in India to accept fuel payment in ₹ → This also acted to export potential between the two. 4. Dependable Partner: → Russia has been a dependable ally even through the war of Bangladesh when India suffered a deep crisis. 5. Cultural connect: → Russia has inspired by Russian socialism → while alignment of dependent India → soft power through Bollywood.

However, there are also some challenges: 1. As the war gets prolonged, suffernet for India to do diplomatic balance. → PM Modi on the visit to Ukraine, said India always in the side of peace 2. Balance between US & Russia vessels: → US threatened CAT-2A sanction for undeclared trade with Russia. 3. China's closeness with Russia also represent a threat to Indian interest. With PM Modi's first visit after gaining office to Russia, a deep faith & continuity of his represented so secure their & time whilst emphaize the need for peace

Yet power through Bollywood. → role power through Bollywood. However, there are also come challenges: 1. As the war gets prolonged, suffernet for India to do diplomatic balance. → PM Modi on the visit to Ukraine, said India always in the side of peace 2. Balance between U.S & Russia vessel: → US threatened CAT-2A sanction for undeclared trade with Russia. 3. China's closeness with Russia also represent a threat to Indian interest With PM Modi's first visit after gaining office to Russia, a deep faith & continuity of his represented so secure their & time whilst emphaize the need for peace

— Ria Kaur Sethi · AIR 89