... rare in relations between major powers, and it has allowed the partnership to withstand difficult moments in the past and will continue to do so in the future.
Economy
Julia Melnikova, Natalia Viakhireva, Gleb Gryzlov:
The Issue of Connectivity in India-Russia Relations — From Eurasia to the Arctic
Economic relations between Russia and India are breaking records: the current fiscal year’s trade turnover is likely to exceed $75 billion, a level not seen since the dissolution of the USSR. This growth ...
... Shandong Yulong Petrochemical (also blocked by the EU), Shandong Haixin Port, and Shandong Jingang Port (for accepting vessels carrying Russian oil). The United States, for its part, imposed so-called secondary tariffs—additional duties on purchases of Russian oil—against India on August 6, 2025.
So far, secondary sanctions against Chinese and Indian companies, as well as secondary tariffs, have hardly made a significant impact on relations between New Delhi and Beijing and Western governments. The global leaders have ...
On November 11, 2025, New Delhi hosted the Fourth India-Russia Heads of Think-Tanks (HoTT) Forum, jointly organized by MGIMO University of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA)
On November 11, 2025, New Delhi hosted the Fourth India-Russia Heads of Think-Tanks ...
... with other partners, including Moscow, have raised concerns in New Delhi. Kanwal Sibal noted that the unpredictability of U.S. foreign policy hinders the establishment of a constructive dialogue between the two countries.
The discussion also focused on Russia–India relations. Ambassador Sibal emphasized that maintaining and further strengthening ties with Russia a crucial factor in ensuring India’s strategic autonomy. Russian experts highlighted the potential of technological cooperation as one of the key ...
... opportunity not only to offer its expertise in fighting the “three evils” to partner countries but also to respond to Indian accusations of sponsoring terrorist groups.
Julia Melnikova, Natalia Viakhireva, Gleb Gryzlov:
The Issue of Connectivity in India-Russia Relations — From Eurasia to the Arctic
In practice, this means that SCO summit declarations must give voice to both India and Pakistan. For example, the Tianjin declaration simultaneously condemns cross-border terrorism and the terrorist attack ...
RIAC and Synergia Foundation Report No. 103 / 2025
RIAC and Synergia Foundation Report No. 103 / 2025
Agricultural cooperation has been one of the pillars of Russia-India relations for decades. Both countries are leading players in the global agricultural market, however they do not compete with each other and rather enjoy wide opportunities for cooperation. The following report describes historic background of Russia-India ...
... reality began to change. Despite all the caution in the Ukrainian issue and the reluctance to get involved in the “Russian rebellion”, the key powers of the world majority responded to the threats of the stick with polite but cold firmness. China and India continue to cooperate with Russia. Moreover, there are rudimentary signs of rapprochement between Beijing and New Delhi. Their relations are too burdened with problems and contradictions to expect quick breakthroughs. However, even such small steps go beyond the expectations that ...
... Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
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Liudmila A. Pechishcheva: Dear Dr. Shoaib Khan! I appreciate your interest in my questions on a live issue related to South Asia in the global geopolitical landscape as well as India-Russia cooperation in this region. Moreover, I would like to thank you for your time. What are South Asia’s role and place both in today’s global and regional order?
Dr. Khan: The world is passing through a crossroad, as the multipolarity in the ...
... Parliament
On July 7, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a delegation of Indian officials, headed by Sujeet Kumar, Member of Parliament. During the discussion, experts exchanged views on the current state and prospects of Russian-Indian partnership, including those in science and technology. Particular attention was paid to expanding cooperation in 2025–2026. The event was held in closed-door format.
The Indian delegation also included Air Commodore Amit Sharma, Air Attaché ...
... Pakistan.
During the discussion, experts exchanged views on the most relevant issues of the international agenda for Moscow and New Delhi such as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, security in Central Asia, increase in terrorist activity, even on the Russian territory. The Indian experts noted the value of combat experience gained by the Russian military and expressed particular interest in mechanisms for ensuring economic development in terms of a military operation.
The Russian side was represented by Vassily Kashin, ...
