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Jaishankar: Russia Stood by India During Security Threats, Backed by Military Regime
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Moneycontrol•04-10-2026, 21:19
Jaishankar: Russia Stood by India During Security Threats, Backed by Military Regime
- •External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted India's longstanding ties with Russia, noting Moscow's support during threats to India's security and territorial integrity.
- •Jaishankar stated that Russia stood by India when much of the world supported a military regime next to India, shaping their relationship since the 1950s.
- •The relationship has expanded beyond traditional areas to include significant economic, military, nuclear, and space components, with growing trade and investment.
- •India is actively involved in resolving the Ukraine conflict, engaging with both Kyiv and Moscow, focusing on Black Sea shipping safety, grain exports, and energy supplies.
- •Jaishankar emphasized India's consistent push for dialogue and diplomacy to end the Ukraine conflict, with Prime Minister Modi's ideas receiving positive feedback from Russian President Putin.
Key Questions Answered
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted that Moscow stood by New Delhi when India's security and territorial integrity were under threat, while much of the world supported a neighboring military regime. He noted that this legacy from the 1950s continues to shape bilateral relations.
India is engaging with both Kyiv and Moscow to help resolve the conflict, focusing specifically on the safety of shipping in the Black Sea, grain exports, energy supplies, and non-attack possibilities.
In addition to traditional military, nuclear, and space components, the partnership has grown significantly into an economic relationship encompassing a substantial amount of bilateral trade, investments, energy, and resources.
