As Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India for a high-profile visit, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor shared the enduring importance of the India–Russia partnership, praising Moscow’s consistent support in areas ranging from energy to defence.
Speaking to ANI, Tharoor said Putin’s trip comes at a “hugely significant” moment, especially when global geopolitical equations are shifting rapidly. He stressed that India must strengthen relationships that have stood the test of time.
Tharoor said, "value of Russian friendship has been proven in recent years, particularly in two domains. We've had a lot of oil and gas from Russia in recent years, and the value of defence imports from Russia was demonstrated once again during Operation Sindoor when the S-400 protected us from a number of Pa

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