India-Russia Relations — Defence, Energy & Shifting Dynamics

Knowledge Themes

Structural Subtopics

• Evolution from 1971 Friendship Treaty to Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership
• Russian contribution to Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project phases
• S-400 Triumf deal and implications of US CAATSA sanctions
• BrahMos cruise missile joint venture and co-development model
• Impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict on Indian defence supply chains
• Strategic significance of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
• Cooperation in the Arctic region and Northern Sea Route
• Recalibration of ties amidst growing Russia-China axis
• Energy security cooperation through Rosneft and investments in Far East Russia
• India's stance on Russia in multilateral forums like BRICS and SCO
• Space cooperation including Gaganyaan mission and cryogenic engine legacy
• Joint military exercises such as INDRA and Vostok
• Challenges of trade imbalance and rupee-ruble payment mechanisms
• India's "multi-alignment" doctrine and strategic autonomy in the Indo-Pacific context