India, Russia Reaffirm Defence Partnership Amid Sanctions Threat From Trump
New Delhi:
India and Russia have reiterated their commitment to strengthening defence cooperation during a high-level meeting between Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar and Russian Deputy Defence Minister Colonel-General Alexander Fomin.
The Russian Ministry of Defence stated that the meeting took place in a “warm and friendly atmosphere,” reflecting the traditional closeness of Indo-Russian relations. The discussions focused on key aspects of defence collaboration, with both sides expressing their intent to deepen cooperation under their “special and privileged strategic partnership.”
The meeting came against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump’s warnings of severe sanctions on India for continuing to import crude oil from Russia, highlighting the geopolitical tensions influencing India’s foreign and defence policy decisions.
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