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Ria Kaur SethiAIR 89· 2024

Question Q.20GS2GS2

Geopolitical shifts pose challenges to India-Russia relations, yet the relationship remains robust, driven by deep-rooted trust and a shared commitment to sustain a multifaceted strategic partnership.

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India Russia relationship dates back to the Treaty of Peace & Friendship established in 1971, which enhanced all ties during the period. Geopolitical Challenges:Russia Ukraine warChina must seriously challenge with RussiaDependence for weapons & oilReiteration of peace by India.
Robust relations between Russia & India: 1. Defence:Major buyer of Russian defence equipmentCollaboration in terms of technology 2. Space Partnership:Russia is training new members for Gaganyaan space missionAlso collaborated on key technology 3. Partner in International of [illegible]:Russia opened NSTOC (?) in India to accept fuel payment in ₹This also acted to export potential between the two. 4. Dependable Partner:Russia has been a dependable ally even through the war of Bangladesh when India suffered a deep crisis. 5. Cultural connect:Russia has inspired by Russian socialismwhile alignment of dependent Indiasoft power through Bollywood.
However, there are also some challenges: 1. As the war gets prolonged, suffernet for India to do diplomatic balance.PM Modi on the visit to Ukraine, said India always in the side of peace 2. Balance between US & Russia vessels:US threatened CAT-2A sanction for undeclared trade with Russia. 3. China's closeness with Russia also represent a threat to Indian interest. With PM Modi's first visit after gaining office to Russia, a deep faith & continuity of his represented so secure their & time whilst emphaize the need for peace
Yet power through Bollywood.role power through Bollywood. However, there are also come challenges: 1. As the war gets prolonged, suffernet for India to do diplomatic balance.PM Modi on the visit to Ukraine, said India always in the side of peace 2. Balance between U.S & Russia vessel:US threatened CAT-2A sanction for undeclared trade with Russia. 3. China's closeness with Russia also represent a threat to Indian interest With PM Modi's first visit after gaining office to Russia, a deep faith & continuity of his represented so secure their & time whilst emphaize the need for peace
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Conclusion

Hence the wider need to wake up to the insolence of war & echo our PM's sentiment - 'No relation lies on the battlefield, sir in discussion'.

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Mind map showing Geopolitical Challenges including Russia Ukraine War, China must seriously challenge with Russia, Dependence for weapons & oil, Reiteration of peace by India

Topper

Ria Kaur Sethi

AIR 892024

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

India and its Neighborhood - Relations

India-Russia Relations

Geopolitical challenges and strategic partnership

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382

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analytical

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