The visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India is being eagerly watched by China and the United States. The significance of Putin's visit is that it coincides with India's purchase of Russia's S-400 missile system, despite US objections #Russia #India #WorldAffairs #Firstpost

"It is believed that Russia brought India into the SCO as a counterbalance to China, while China invited Pakistan for counterbalancing India. India also inducted Russia as a dialogue partner in the Indian Ocean Rim Association on 17 November. The group has 23 members and 10 dialogue partners. It gives Russia a major role in the Indian Ocean. 

India and Russia are coordinating closely on the developing scenario in Afghanistan. The two nations are working in unison to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a terrorist hub and a major drug exporter. Both have similar concerns. It was Russia that provided the first opportunity for the Indian and Chinese foreign ministers to meet to commence diffusing the stalemate in Ladakh. This conversation was on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Moscow in September 2020." 

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