Question

'After the disintegration of Soviet Union, India has maintained good relations with all the new independent countries, but the most cordial relations are still there between Russia and India.' Justify the statement with two examples.

Answer 1

India has friendly connections with all countries that used to be communist, but its strongest ties are still with Russia.

1. India's foreign strategy depends on its relationship with Russia. They both want the world to be multipolar, and they trust each other and care about the same things.
2. India gets help from Russia with problems like Kashmir, energy sources, and keeping its relationship with China in check.
3. India helps Russia because it is its second-largest market for arms and they work together on science projects.
4. India gets most of its oil from Russia, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan.
5. Russia is critical to India in the nuclear energy and space industries because it helps India in important ways, like when it needs the Cryogenic engine.