Us, Dec. 4 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India is not a routine diplomatic engagement; it is a renewed proclamation of a friendship woven and fortified over seven decades. International politics is often said to have no permanent friends or enemies-only permanent interests. Yet the India-Russia relationship transcends this logic, emerging as a symbol of enduring trust, moral obligation, and mutual respect.

This visit comes at a time when Western nations-particularly the United States, Europe, and the NATO bloc-have imposed harsh economic and strategic sanctions on Russia. Despite this, India not only extended diplomatic respect to Moscow but also upheld it as the most reliable partner in energy and defence cooperation. T...