Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was very warmly hugged by the Russain President Putin as he got down from his black limousine. The Indian PM walked upto Putin standing close by watching the leader of the biggest democracy in the world walk towards him. The Russian President hugged him twice with much warmth and feeling of old camadiere
Russia has decided to extend support to India’s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
Russia said “Western countries should be not added to the UN governing body because they are overrepresented. We will oppose this”
Vladmir Putin awarded PM Modi with Russia’s highest state honor, the Order of St. Andrew
Ukrainian President Zelensky criticises PM Modi.
He said “Its a huge disappointment that leader of World’s largest democracy hugs bloody criminaI in Moscow”
Zelensky didn’t like PM Narendra Modi meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
“This is a devastating blow to peace efforts” – He said
As for the two countries,the relationship between India and Russia (formerly the Soviet Union) dates back to the 1950s when India was one of the first countries to recognize the USSR. India pursued a policy of non-alignment during the Cold War, but maintained close ties with the Soviet Union.
The Indo-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation signed in 1971 marked the high point of the India-Soviet relationship. The treaty provided a framework for extensive cooperation in the political, economic, scientific, cultural and military spheres.
The Soviet Union was a major arms supplier to India and provided critical support during the 1971 India-Pakistan war that led to the creation of Bangladesh. The Soviets also vetoed Western resolutions against India at the UN Security Council.
Economic cooperation between India and the USSR also grew rapidly, with the USSR providing aid and funding major industrial projects in India through the 1970s and 80s.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, India’s relations with the new Russian Federation continued to be close, though the nature of the relationship evolved. Military-technical cooperation and energy partnerships became increasingly important.
In the post-Cold War period, India and Russia have maintained a “special and privileged strategic partnership” encompassing politics, security, defense, civil nuclear energy and other areas. Russia remains one of India’s closest international partners
Recent years have seen further strengthening of India-Russia ties, with high-level summits, growing economic links and continued defense cooperation. Both countries have sought to coordinate their positions on major global issues as well.
