ISAS Insights

Indo-Russian relations have changed drastically as a result of changing global dynamics after the end of the Cold War and in response to the imperatives of rising domestic and regional aspirations of both the countries. A number of bilateral issues have also weighed adversely on the momentum of Indo-Russian relations, though both countries realise that they have much to gain from maintaining a robust bilateral engagement and a balanced global partnership. President Putin's visit to India to mark the 13th institutionalised annual summit of the two countries was a firm step towards re-energising India-Russia relationship.