A Timeless Ally: How Russia Steadfastly Backed India Through Every Crisis | World News
New Delhi: India and Russia share a friendship that extends for decades of years, often emphasized a worldwide bond. From Bollywood to defense collaborations, the connection appears in many places. Since India’s independence, Russia has stopped by India in its most difficult times. When the United States opposed the New Delhi, Moscow was a determined ally.
In 1966, the Tashkent Agreement brought peace after the conflict. Russia supported India during the 1971 and 1999 wars and shoulder shoulder -to -shoulder with the nation. On August 9, 1971, India and the Soviet Union signed the Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation. This agreement is valid for 20 years and formed the basis for closer ties.
In April 2025, a terrorist attack in Kashmir in the Anantnag region of Jammu and near Baisaran Meadow near the expensive. India launched a Sindoor operation against Pakistani -backed terrorists. Pakistan supported militants, but faced heavy losses.
It was possible for India to use strong Brahmos Cruise missiles against Pakistan in Russian cooperation. Indian defenses destroyed missiles fired by Pakistan before entering the Indian airspace thanks to the S-400 missile defense system purchased from Russia.
Russia has recently presented the Fifth generation hidden hunter Su-57E’s joint production of India, with full technology transfer, which has recently strengthened the Indian Air Force.
During the 1971 War between India and Pakistan, it led to the creation of Bangladesh, and the United States and England sent warships to the Gulf of Bengal to support Pakistan. When Russia learned this, he placed sea ships in the same area and effectively blocked American and British forces. This strong stance forced these countries to withdraw. The war ended with Pakistan’s surrender to India and marked a very important moment in South Asia history.
In the 1970s, Western countries imposed sanctions on India’s nuclear energy program. Russia has taken steps to support India by providing important technology and fuel for nuclear reactors. Kudankulam nuclear power plant stands as an example of this cooperation.
Russia has also signed multiple agreements with India to build additional reactors and provide low -enriched uranium fuel, including providing low -enriched uranium fuel.
In the 1962 war with China, Moscow supported the new Delhi by providing weapons and military equipment. Although it did not intervene directly, he stopped the sales of arms to China and alleviated the pressure on India. After the conflict, Russia played a key role in mediating the Tashkent agreement, which helped to recover the diplomatic ties between India and China.
Russia’s aid extends to space. India’s first satellite Aryabhata was developed with the help of Soviet and was released in 1975. The name of the satellite honors the famous Indian astronomer Aryabhata.
Russia’s cultural influence touches Indian cinema. Raj Kapoor’s iconic song from Awaara’s iconic song “Red Cover from Russia”. This symbol, known as Budionovka, represents the 1917 Russian Revolution.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to this historical “Red Cap Friendship ında during his visit to Russia in 2024. CAP symbolizes a revolution that changes the course of Russian and world history.
India and Russia shared many difficulties and victory. Their partnerships changed the wars, sanctions and global dynamics. Today, this bond continues to develop by promising new chapters in this long -standing friendship.
