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India and Russia’s “time-tested” military relationship rolls on

Published: 21 October, 2009, 17:43
Edited: 06 December, 2009, 22:16

Su-30 MKI fighter jet

Ever since Nikita Khrushchev advised India to “shout across the Himalayas if you ever need us,” military cooperation between India and Russia has rarely taken a pause.

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2 COMMENTS

Count Cash October 21, 2009, 15:13 quote

Absolutely, beef up the contacts, keep walking with India, they are a great country and people. The world needs Russia, India and China on the same side with a close military cooperation, guaranteeing world security against the financial elite exploiters.

kuldeep December 06, 2009, 18:32 quote

what is basic need of fight terorrism india& Russia. how can impact russia india china in security council or US. Warm regard. kuldeep Dpmt international relation

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