Russia has made a significant statement regarding its relations with India. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the India-Russia friendship is unbreakable, and every attempt to sever it will fail.
India-Russia Relation: The relationship between India and Russia has been b for decades. The support extended by the Soviet Union (now Russia) to India during the 1971 war is a crucial chapter in history. Since then, there have been several attempts to create rifts in these ties, but each time, this friendship has only grown ber.
Russian Foreign Ministry's Statement
Recently, the Russian Foreign Ministry made a significant statement regarding India. The ministry clearly stated that every attempt to break the friendship between India and Russia would fail. Russia also appreciated India's continued cooperation with Moscow despite global pressure and threats, and its commitment to further strengthening it.
Trump Administration's Attempts
US President Donald Trump had decided to impose tariffs on India. He believed that this would affect India-Russia relations. However, the statement now issued by Russia has proven that the friendship between India and Russia is not merely economic but also strategic and historical.
India's Clear Stance
India has also made it clear on several occasions that its foreign policy is entirely based on its national interests. Recently, India's Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, stated that Indian companies would purchase oil from wherever they get the best deal. India also reiterated that it would continue to take steps that protect its national interests.
Amidst the Ukraine war, the US accused India of helping Moscow by purchasing crude oil from Russia. However, India rejected these allegations. India's argument is that oil imports are entirely based on its economic interests and energy needs.
Trump Administration's Stance
Interestingly, the Trump administration did not impose direct, strict sanctions on Russia. However, the decision to increase tariffs on India did create some tension in the relations. Trump himself admitted that his decision created differences between India and the US. Despite all this, India maintained its cooperation with Russia.
Strength of India-Russia Cooperation
The cooperation between India and Russia is not limited to oil trade alone. In various sectors such as defence, energy, space, science, and education, both countries have been crucial partners for each other for decades. Furthermore, in the defence sector, Russia has been India's largest arms supplier. Additionally, Russia is also India's partner in nuclear energy projects.
