Relations with Russia are an important part of India's foreign policy, and Russia has long been a friendly partner of India.
India-Russia relationship is currently based on:
Their history of co-operation through a variety of eras.
India’s need for enhanced security.
India’s need for military spare parts for existing assets and continued (though diversifying) need for military hardware for which Russia has to compete.
Co-operation in the nuclear field.
Energy needs of India.
Increasing Bilateral Trade: Russian-Indian trade is around US$ 20 billion and the target is US 30 billion by 2025.
Russia has stated it will co-operate with India ....
