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. Analyse.

Relationship between India-Russia: 1) Economic relations: - Increase of bilateral trade - OIL payments by India from Russia despite advent of BRICS LAUNCHING - Connectivity projects @ INSTC, Queuevai-Vividarka corridor 2) Strategic relations: - Russia's support for India's UNSC membership 3) Defence relationship: - Over 600 of military arsenal of India is procured from reverse development of Brahmas - Procurement of T-90 tanks, Su-30 rifles - Co-production of AK-203 rifles However, recent geopolitical events attempted to challenge India-Russia relationship, 1) West accused India of Insufficient Opaque use 2) Accusation of Oil Laundering 3) India criticised for last taking a stand 4) CAATSA threats on procurement of S-400 by India

Continuation of India-Russia Defence relationship: - Collaboration & cooperation at SCO, BRICS, UNALIGNED etc. Defence relationship: - Over 600 of military arsenal of India is procured from reverse development of Brahmas - Co-development of Brahmas - Procurement of T-90 tanks, Su-30 rifles - Co-production of AK-203 rifles However, recent geopolitical events attempted to challenge India-Russia relationship, 1) West accused India of Insufficient Opaque use 2) Accusation of Oil Laundering 3) India criticised for last taking a stand 4) CAATSA threats on procurement of S-400 by India Narrative, India envisaged to stand with its 'OLD friend'. Failings steps are required, - Expedite FNSTIC project connectivity - Expedite delivery of S-400 missile defence system - Collaborate on Green Transition projects @ JSA - Future cooperation in Russia's Pay-Each Hence, ENsustainory morally approach that foreign policy is MAINTAINING need to be followed. Failure me harm, modelling me gold.