Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India has reignited global attention on Moscow’s long-standing “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership” with New Delhi.

Putin has consistently described India as not just a close friend but a key strategic partner. His approach has ensured that India remains central to Russia’s defence vision. The BrahMos missile, now one of the world’s most sought-after precision strike systems, exemplifies this cooperation.

Although the foundational agreement for BrahMos was signed in 1998, it was only after Putin took office in 2000 that the project received decisive momentum, cutting through bureaucratic hurdles in Russia and leading to rapid joint development.

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