New Delhi, March 23 -- India and Russia continue to strengthen their "special and privileged strategic partnership" rooted in trust and mutual respect, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Monday, highlighting expanding cooperation across key sectors amid shifting global dynamics.

Addressing the 'India and Russia: Towards a New Bilateral Agenda' conference via video conferencing, Jaishankar said, "India and Russia share a special and privileged strategic partnership rooted in trust and mutual respect." He added, "In today's evolving geopolitical dynamics, our engagement continues to deepen, driven by frequent high-level exchanges."Referring to Vladimir Putin's visit to India in December 2025, the minister said it "broke new grou...