UPSC Optional 2023Question 20Political Science and International RelationsIndia and the Global Centres of Power350 words

Arms trade, economic ties and congruent geo-political interests are no longer the three pillars of India – Russia relationship in the emerging strategic context. Comment. (Answer in 350 words)

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