India News: NEW DELHI: External affairs minister on Sunday affirmed the enduring positive relationship between India and Russia, emphasizing the mutual care they .
India s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, has dismissed the idea that Moscow is drifting towards China and has maintained a positive relationship with Russia. He emphasized that both countries have taken extra care to look after each other s interests and that India should assess its relationship with Russia from its perspective. Despite Russia s invasion of Ukraine, ties between India and Russia remain strong, and India has not condemned the invasion.
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Denis Alipov, the Russian envoy to India, asserts that Russia remains a steadfast friend to India amid US attempts to strain their relationship with sanctions. Alipov highlights the deepening bilateral ties and emphasizes Russia s commitment to respectful cooperation, contrasting it with Western approaches. He also advocates for urgent UN reforms and supports India s bid for permanent UNSC membership. Amid robust defense and energy cooperation, India s increasing imports of Russian oil have drawn scrutiny amid geopolitical tensions.