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Intro - Strong relations with Russia is a key pillar of India’s foreign policy. Similar political and strategic perceptions of the global affairs have been defining pillar of this time-tested relationship. Historical context: Close relations due to affinity for socialism Skepticism towards USA drove two partners towards close partnership Treaty of peace and friendship 1971 cooperation: Ties upgraded to 2+2. Russia is the only non quad country with which India has 2+2 dialogue. Shows India's commitment to strategic autonomy, multi polarity and multi alignment Military cooperation- The India- Russia de­fence cooperation has evolved from a buyer-seller model to new areas of military technical collaboration. S400 Nuclear powered submarine : (Chakra III) Manufacturing of Ka-226 helicopters and AK-203 assault rifles in India under make in India India Russia military cooperation has evolved from a buyer – seller framework to one involving joint research, development and production of adv...

India and Russia celebrated 50th anniversary of Indo Soviet Treaty on peace, friendship and cooperation 1971. Significance of the treaty Upholds principle of strategic autonomy International Pact Convergence of interests in face of regional and international challenges Contemporary significance in India- Russia relations Strategic Importance of India-Russia relations Defence partnership: rest on 3 features of technology transfer, joint development, marketing & selling and export of equipment (an agreement non-existent with any other country). BrahMos Cruise Missile program, Sukhoi Su30 and Tactical Transport Aircraft. Economic Relations : bilateral trade of $7.5 Bn in 2019 and set investment targets of achieving $30 billion by 2025. Energy Security: Russia has built nuclear reactors in India (Kudankulam reactors) , adopted strategic vision in nuclear energy, offered oil, gas and investment opportunities in the fuel sector of Russia e.g., Sakhalin- I etc. Both are extending civil nu...