India and Russia have shared a special strategic partnership for decades built on defense cooperation, energy ties, and strong diplomacy.
Today, the relationship is evolving into something even bigger:
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🇮🇳🤝🇷🇺 Bilateral trade has crossed $65 billion in 2023, with a target of $100 billion by 2030.
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Discounted oil imports from Russia have strengthened India’s energy security.
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Defence projects like the BrahMos missile and joint military exercises (INDRA) highlight deep security cooperation.
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The Chennai–Vladivostok Maritime Corridor and International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) could reshape regional connectivity and boost trade.
But challenges remain the trade imbalance (heavy imports from Russia, low Indian exports) and the global geopolitics around sanctions.
👉 The question is: Can India balance strategic autonomy while deepening trade with Russia?
📢 What do you think? Should India push harder for exports and a Free Trade Agreement with Russia?
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