ThePrint CutTheClutter: Opportunities & strains for India-Russia partnership,defence ties as Putin lands in Delhi,meets Modi
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Dec 4, 2025 As Putin makes his 10th visit to India, historical ties between the two nations take center stage. The discussion dives into military purchases, from MiGs to submarines, shaping India's defense landscape. Gupta highlights the impact of the Ukraine conflict on India's procurement strategies and how Western sanctions complicate relationships. Furthermore, the growing Russia-China axis sparks concern for India's future alliances. Amidst these shifts, the podcast explores the enduring value of Russian military equipment to Indian operations.
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Longstanding But Changed Partnership
- India and Russia have maintained a long, evolving relationship spanning Soviet to modern Russia.
- Both countries and the global order have changed, making the relationship different today.
1955 Visit Sparked Major Projects
- Khrushchev and Bulganin's 1955 visit kicked off major Soviet projects like Bhilai and Vizag steel plants.
- That early cooperation preceded the later strategic tilt after 1962 driven by defence deals like MiG fighters.
1962 War Shaped Defence Alignment
- The strategic India-Soviet defence relationship accelerated after the 1962 war with China.
- Major procurements followed quickly, including MiG fighters and T-55 tanks that shaped future Indian forces.