As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares for his upcoming visit to India for the 23rd bilateral summit later this year, both countries are actively shaping new proposals to further deepen their longstanding partnership. This high-level engagement comes at a time of profound global transformation, with geopolitical uncertainties, economic shifts, and strategic realignments impacting traditional alliances. Against this backdrop, the India-Russia relationship continues to stand out as a model of enduring trust and pragmatic cooperation.

At the heart of this evolving partnership lies a foundational pillar: mutual trust. This trust has not only survived the upheavals of a changing world order but has also grown stronger in recent years, as both nations have pursued foreign policies rooted in strategic autonomy and multipolarity. For New Delhi and Moscow, the partnership is no longer confined to bilateral agendas-it increasingly serves as a stabilizing force within broader international frameworks.

To better understand and articulate the current dynamics and future possibilities of the India-Russia relationship, a group of scholars and practitioners from both countries have contributed to a newly published volume titled India and Russia: Enduring Trust in a Transformational Era. Released by Har-Anand Publications earlier this year, the book presents a rich compendium of perspectives on the full spectrum of India-Russia ties-from legacy areas such as defense and energy to emerging domains like high technology and climate cooperation.

The volume is edited by Dr. Lydia Kulik, a leading Russian expert on India and head of India Studies at the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO. She also serves as a senior research fellow at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The publication received additional support from Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury, diplomatic affairs editor at The Economic Times, signaling a rare confluence of academic rigor and journalistic insight.

In an interview with RT, Dr. Kulik emphasized that the book offers a “fresh look” at the bilateral relationship, especially in light of the profound global transformations unfolding in recent years.........

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