Srinagar, Dec. 12 -- India-Russia relations, long built on strategic partnership, defense cooperation, and political trust, face a critical test following the Russia-Ukraine war. Western sanctions on Russia have disrupted global energy markets, defense supplies, and financial channels, creating complex challenges for India. While the West expects India to align with its stance, New Delhi must balance its energy, defense, and geopolitical interests without compromising strategic autonomy.A growing Russia-China partnership complicates India's regional security calculations, as Moscow's closer ties with Beijing influence economic, technological, and military dynamics in Asia. Meanwhile, defense imports from Russia-crucial for India's Army an...