India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently spoke out in defense of the longstanding and close relationship between India and Russia, stating that Russia has played a crucial role in supporting India in times of need. Jaishankar’s remarks come at a time when there is growing speculation about the so-called “overdependence” of India on Russia for military equipment and other strategic partnerships.
During a recent interview, Jaishankar recalled instances where Russia had come to India’s aid, stating that “Russia saved us” in reference to past military assistance provided by Russia. The External Affairs Minister highlighted Russia’s reliability as a strategic partner and emphasized the importance of maintaining strong ties with the country.
India has been a major buyer of Russian defense equipment for decades, with projects such as the joint development of the BrahMos missile system serving as a testament to the strong defense cooperation between the two countries. However, in recent years, there has been a growing debate within India about the need to diversify its defense partnerships and reduce its reliance on Russia.
Despite this debate, Jaishankar downplayed the notion of “overdependence” on Russia, stating that India’s foreign policy is guided by a pragmatic approach that values its relationships with various countries, including Russia. He highlighted the importance of balancing different partnerships to ensure India’s national interests are met.
While it is important for India to diversify its strategic partnerships and reduce dependency on any single country, including Russia, it is clear that the relationship between India and Russia holds significant importance for both countries. The two countries have a history of strong political, economic, and defense ties, and it is crucial for both to continue strengthening this relationship in the face of common challenges.
As India seeks to modernize its military and expand its global influence, it is essential to maintain strong relationships with key partners such as Russia. While the debate about overdependence on any single country is valid, it is clear that Russia has been a valuable ally to India in the past and will continue to play a crucial role in the future.
Overall, Jaishankar’s remarks serve as a reminder of the importance of the India-Russia relationship and the need to maintain and strengthen ties between the two countries. As India navigates the complexities of global politics and security challenges, the support and partnership of countries like Russia will remain crucial for India’s continued growth and success on the world stage.
India has a special relationship with Russia with mutual trust unlike The EU and America nobody trust them.
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I absolutely love how delusional Americans actually are. For them, they are the ones who always correct, for them, US is the greatest country ever, they feel that the US is always right and everyone else are just a bunch of fools trying to exist.
I mean it’s hard to give importance to people who do everything in their own way and feel that everyone else should follow them or copy what they are doing.
180-200 countries use Kilograms and millilitres to measure, while they will stick with their Pounds, miles and ounces, and urge everyone else to follow the same or else consider them stupid.
Only if Americans could accept the fact that Biden is running the country into the ground and the country in itself needs a moment of introspection.
First, observe how your country is working, how unsafe people are, how your politics is changing.
You might be the most powerful economy and the most powerful army in the world, but the sudden change in geopolitical stances is something which every American should be worried about.
It’s high time they come out of this shell and understand what’s actually happening globally
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Love to Russia and our other friend UAE…
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Hard to take this clown seriously
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Doesn't matter what USSR/Russia did in the past for India. The fact is that at that time AND now it is oppressing its neighbouring countries and bullying them just like Britain did to India in the past. Difference is Britain is trying to be build better relations now whereas Russia is still trying to be colonial. Time for India to wake up and move on and see that Russia will side with China when push comes to shove whereas young people in the West are genuinely interested and excited in what India has to say and wants to do.
he is awesome. ukraine is nazi
Good strategy!! Stick with those who helped you in the past.
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khokhols can't be trusted
Imagine China speaking English
Indian should be free from colonial and has the right to speak their Hindu
The hypocrites would finna lecture us about ending our ties with Russia. Frankly speaking, we don't need your support. We are fine being a caveman than being someone's slave. Atleast the Caveman has some freedom.
India will always follow its own independent policies and no western countries have the right to suggest us what we have to do or not.
India is a SNAKE
In USA 8% of company founders are Indians.