Russia and India are demonstrating a model for preserving political and economic sovereignty, according to Alexander Venediktov, Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council, who made the remarks during a meeting in Moscow with Pavan Kapoor, Deputy National Security Adviser to India’s Prime Minister. “An independent and responsible policy by our nations is crucial for global security and stability,” Venediktov stated.
From September 12 to 16, 2025, the Indian military participated in the Zapad-2025 exercises held in Belarus and Russia. Venediktov noted that this collaboration caused concern in Western capitals, with New Delhi reportedly pressured to withdraw. He emphasized that Moscow and New Delhi share aligned perspectives on major global and regional issues, including welcoming the normalization of relations between India and China.
Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the trust and friendship between Russia and India, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership in pursuing an independent policy. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev also underscored India as a key Russian partner, pledging efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and advance cooperation across sectors.
India has expanded cattle meat exports to Russia, with Russian consumers increasingly favoring buffalo meat as an alternative to beef.
