Opinion: Defying US Pressure, India To Deepen Its Defence Partnership with Russia

Although the proportion of Russian arms in India’s defence imports has decreased, India has actively pursued new agreements with Russian companies to enhance its military capabilities. 

File image of PM Modi with Russian President Putin at BRICS Summit 2024. India's defence relations with Russia have faced significant challenges due to its increasing strategic alignment with the US.

Source : PTI

As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares for his imminent visit to India, officials from both nations are diligently working to cement numerous defence cooperation agreements, with intense negotiations taking place in both Moscow and New Delhi. This ongoing collaboration occurs despite mounting pressure from the United States, urging India to curtail its defence and economic ties with Russia, particularly in terms of entering into new defence contracts and partnerships with the