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.

Indo-Russia 1991 work kept to till. Indo-Russian Relations: (Indo-Russia Relations) - Russian veto used by India in UNSC - Weapon deals: ~70% of Indian armoury is of Russian origin, Defence partnership - Joint development: (Problems - Brahmaputra India), Khorkov Russia), Fortat cruise missile - India abstained from Russian operation in Ukraine's voting - India-Russia Rupee-Rouble trade deal

Strains in Indo-Russian relations: (1) RInof cargo: (Russia's biggest off buyer), and, investor. (2) Problem of North Korea weapons in Russia: (North Korean hackers attack Bharat Gold) (3) Issue of Constitutional morality: (Russian invasion of Ukraine was unsustained, allocation of funds lifting in Paris) Yet, the relationship is robust. - green Visit to Russia by PM Modi - Consensus achieved on New Delhi Declaration of G20. - Oil buying - India one of the highest buyers - INST corridor talks - Umeena Vladivostok navigation route

Strains in Indo-Russian relations, with diagram showing India's geographic position relative to Russia, China, BIMSTEC, and other regional areas. Hence, Indo-Russian relations are strong by very:

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