India–Russia relations
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The Republic of India and the Russian Federation established bilateral relations in 1991 and remain close allies. Previously, during the Cold War, Indian–Soviet relations were considered a "strong str
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and President of Russia Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia, 9 July 2024
Soviet Ambassador Kirill Novikov arriving in New Delhi 1947 to establish formal diplomatic relations with India
Soviet-Indian postage stamp
Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee with Russia's president Vladimir Putin in October 2000.
India adopted a neutral stance since the beginning of the Russo-Ukrainian war in February 2022. Indian-Russian economic and diplomatic ties saw significant growth, occurring in contrast to Western con
Russian President Vladimir Putin with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 16th BRICS Summit on 22 October 2024.
Vladimir Putin with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Moscow, December 2024
Modi and Putin in Russia on 8 July 2024
Putin and Modi in New Delhi during Putin's state visit to India, 5 December 2025