India and Russia showcase warm ties during Putin’s New Delhi visit, yet their partnership is stagnating as defense delays, trade gaps and limited benefits reveal a relationship driven more by signaling than substance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/12/14/world/unshakable-india-russia-ties-fraying/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #russia #india #russianindianties #vladimirputin #narendramodi #russiaukrainewar #trade #indianeconomy #russianeconomy #defense