India, June 6 -- India and Russia share a "brotherly" and "trust-based" relationship dating back almost 80 years, Vladimir Putin has said. The Russian President on Friday reaffirmed Moscow's willingness to deepen cooperation with New Delhi across defence and technology sectors.

Speaking at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin spoke of both nations navigating recent energy supply vulnerabilities caused by the US-Israeli war near the Strait of Hormuz.

"From 1947, when diplomatic relations were established, we have had very good, trust-based, brotherly relations in all senses of the word," Putin said. "We know how talented the Indian people are, how well educated. Indians have great competencies, which have achieved world ...