In a recent interview with AsiaNews International News, Indian diplomat Jaishankar once again highlighted the close ties between India and Russia. "Despite the global turmoil over the war in Ukraine, the relationship between India and Russia has been solid," he said. "This is not a lie, India has been an important ally and economic pillar of Russia for many years.
The deep roots of a strong relationship.
India has purchased a large amount of first-class equipment from Russia, such as the free "Vikramaditya" aircraft carrier, Russian technology has helped the development of Indian submarines, and attack nuclear submarines have been leased to India many times. The BrahMos supersonic anti-ship missile in the India-Russia joint ** development project is a symbol of friendship between the two countries.
Stand firm in the face of global sanctions.
Against the backdrop of sanctions imposed on Russia by European and American countries, India has always stood tall and boldly imported Russian oil and become the savior of the Russian economy. Not to be outdone, the Russian side has stabbed $30 of oil ** to meet India's needs. This solid economic support has made India-Russia relations more and more resolute in the turbulent international political situation.
A new round of military assistance: T-14 "Armata" main battle tank technology sharing.
Recently, Russia once again made overtures to India, announcing its willingness to share the cutting-edge technology of the T-14 "Armata" main battle tank. This tank is known as the strongest in the world today, equipped with a series of disruptive technologies such as unmanned remote-controlled turret, independent armored sealed capsule, 125mm tank gun, and first-class reactive armor and active protection system. Once India is equipped with this main battle tank on a large scale, its army strength will usher in a qualitative leap.
Cooperation in the field of civil aviation: Russia threw an olive branch to India.
In addition to the military sphere, Russia has also made overtures to India in the field of civil aviation. Russia is moving production lines to India for three passenger aircraft, including the MC-21, which first flew in 2017 and is designed and built entirely to Western standards. This cooperation will set off a new storm of cooperation in the field of aerospace manufacturing and provide new development opportunities for India.
Russia's sincerity: there are great prospects for future cooperation.
This series of military-technical assistance and civil aviation cooperation is only the tip of the iceberg in Russian-Indian relations. Russia is not only willing to transfer the latest main battle tanks and passenger aircraft production lines, but also does not rule out providing India with more advanced fields such as intercontinental ballistic missile technology, strategic nuclear submarine technology, and space engine technology in the future. At present, India has a ballistic missile with a range of 5,000 kilometers for the Agni-5, but with Russian technical support, it will also be possible to create an intercontinental missile with a range of more than 8,000 kilometers.
India's ambitions.
India has long had two major ambitions: to overtake China and dominate the Indian Ocean. Now, with Russia's full support, these two goals will be given a strong boost. However, there are still contradictions and conflicts on the Sino-Indian border, especially if India introduces the T-14 "Armata" main battle tank, which may further exacerbate regional tensions.
Epilogue. India's diplomacy has made a big deal about its deep ties with Russia, undoubtedly in the hope of receiving more support. Russia, on the other hand, has not only strengthened its cooperative relationship with India through technical assistance, military cooperation and cooperation in the field of civil aviation, but also played a non-negligible role in the global landscape. The close cooperation between the two countries will certainly promote each other's development in the future and become a bright spot in the international political economy.
The recent deepening of relations between India and Russia has become the focus of international attention, and Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has attracted widespread attention in an interview with his high-profile proclaim on the solidity of the relationship between the two countries. This series of cooperation measures has not only made breakthroughs in the military field, but also demonstrated the increasingly close cooperation between the two sides in civil aviation and other fields.
First, India has always been a staunch ally of Russia, with a long history of cooperation between the two countries, from military equipment procurement to economic support. There are many examples of India's procurement of Russia** mentioned in the article, including the free gift of the aircraft carrier "Vikramaditya", highlighting the long-term friendly cooperation between the two sides.
Second, India is staunchly supportive of Russia on the global political stage, especially during the war in Ukraine. In the context of the sanctions imposed by Europe and the United States on Russia, India did not hesitate to import Russian oil and became the savior of the Russian economy. This firm stance is rare in international relations and has also laid a solid foundation for cooperation between the two countries.
In terms of military assistance, Russia's willingness to share the technology of the T-14 "Armata" main battle tank has provided important support for the improvement of the Indian Army's strength. The tank's advanced technology, including an unmanned remote-controlled turret and an independent armored sealed capsule, will enable India to make a qualitative leap forward in military strength. However, this has also raised concerns about regional security, especially in the context of the contradictions on the Sino-Indian border, and the strengthening of India's military power may put some pressure on regional stability.
In the field of civil aviation, Russia has extended an olive branch to India and is willing to transfer the production lines of three passenger aircraft to India. This cooperation is not only expected to boost the development of India's aviation industry at the economic level, but also demonstrates the common pursuit of high technology between the two parties. However, this could also trigger competition in the international market, especially with China's C919 airliners, which needs to be handled with caution.
Overall, cooperation between India and Russia has shown positive developments in a number of areas. However, as cooperation deepens, both sides also need to be more cautious in dealing with the complexities of regional security and international competition to ensure the sustainability and stability of cooperation. This close partnership will not only have a profound impact on the development of India and Russia, but will also play an important role in the international political and economic landscape.
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