Putin’s India Visit | 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit Explained | UPSC | Drishti IAS English

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In this video, Mr Abhishek Mishra, Expert Faculty at Drishti IAS, explains the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India. This session is highly relevant for UPSC Prelims and UPSC Mains, especially for International Relations (GS Paper-2), India’s Foreign Policy, and Current Affairs.

The video provides a comprehensive analysis of India–Russia relations, covering both static concepts and current developments, which are frequently asked in UPSC Civil Services Examination, State PCS, and other competitive exams.

Topics covered in this UPSC-focused session:

•⁠ ⁠India–Russia relations since 1947 and evolution of bilateral ties
•⁠ ⁠India–USSR relationship, Cold War dynamics, and Non-Aligned Movement
•⁠ ⁠Post-1991 challenges and revival of ties after Vladimir Putin became President (2000)
•⁠ ⁠Strategic Partnership (2000) and Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership (2010)
•⁠ ⁠Defence cooperation: S-400 Triumf air defence system, BrahMos missile, AK-203 rifles
•⁠ ⁠Energy cooperation, discounted Russian oil, and India’s energy security
•⁠ ⁠2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, RELOS logistics agreement, and military cooperation
•⁠ ⁠Opening of new Indian consulates in Yekaterinburg and Kazan
•⁠ ⁠Civil nuclear cooperation and Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
•⁠ ⁠India’s strategic autonomy amid the Russia–Ukraine conflict
•⁠ ⁠Cultural diplomacy, GI-tagged Indian products, and soft power diplomacy

📌 This video is extremely useful for:

•⁠ ⁠UPSC Prelims 2026 Current Affairs
•⁠ ⁠UPSC Mains GS Paper-2 (International Relations)
•⁠ ⁠Essay enrichment and answer value addition

Watch till the end for a MCQ-based question to revise and test your understanding.


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