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India–Russia relations represent one of the most enduring bilateral partnerships in international politics. Emerging from a legacy of Cold War cooperation, the relationship has successfully adapted to the changing contours of the post-Cold War and contemporary global order. In recent years, particularly after the Russia–Ukraine conflict, the partnership has acquired renewed strategic significance. This paper examines the contemporary dimensions of India–Russia relations by analyzing political, strategic, defence, economic, and geopolitical aspects. It argues that despite global realignments, sanctions, and emerging challenges, India and Russia continue to maintain a resilient and pragmatic partnership grounded in mutual trust, strategic autonomy, and shared interests in a multipolar world order. The study also highlights the challenges facing the relationship and explores future prospects for cooperation.

India–Russia relations, Strategic partnership, Defence cooperation, Multipolar world, Energy security, Strategic autonomy, foreign policy.