Jammu, Aug. 31 -- India-Russia ties are no longer merely a legacy of old friendship; they have become an important pillar of India's strategic autonomy. The present Modi-Putin meeting on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek is their 20th meeting since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister. Modi has repeatedly travelled to Russia, while Putin has made 10 visits to India as President, the latest in December 2025. Within days, the two leaders are expected to meet again at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, underlining the depth and strategic importance of their partnership.
The strength of the Modi-Putin relationship lies not merely in the number of meetings, but in the trust maintained even during difficult international circumstances. Despi...