Bangladesh, Aug. 24 -- India and Russia are moving to reinforce a long-standing strategic partnership as both countries confront an increasingly fragmented international system shaped by geopolitical rivalry, economic sanctions, trade disputes and shifting security priorities. The latest high-level talks in Moscow between Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and senior Russian officials underline the breadth of a relationship that has survived the Cold War and continues to adapt to new international realities.

Jaishankars visit comes ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putins expected visit to India for the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13. His meetings in Moscow are therefore significant not merely as another round of bilate...