From Nehru to Modi, India’s leaders have maintained a robust relationship with Russia, backed by historical camaraderie. Nehru was highly impressed with the Soviet Union and Indira Gandhi gave it a new height. We all know how the Americans and Brits created a hostile environment in 1971 and it was the Soviet Union that came in open support of India during the War with Pakistan and the result was the creation of Bangladesh. Despite Western pressures, this trust and collaboration have only grown stronger