Su-57 turns 30 degrees per second using relaxed stability managed by KSU-50 computer LEVCON vortex lift 3D thrust vectoring all-moving stabilizers blended fuselage high thrust ratio differential engine control advanced surfaces and anti-spin protection for high-angle dominance

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The Su-57’s low-speed agility relies on thrust vectoring, vortex controllers, integrated canards, advanced flight controls, and powerful engines. These features enable precise control and rapid recovery during slow-speed manoeuvres, enhancing dogfight performance.

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Situation 1 stealth penetration 0.1m² RCS, 2 extended patrols Mach 1.6 supercruise, 3 dogfight 90° vectoring, 4 BVR 400km radar, 5 stealth weapons internal bay, 6 multi-target 360° fusion, 7 networked 2,500km datalink, and more.

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The Russian leader referred to Gandhi’s correspondence (notably with Tolstoy) and said Gandhi’s letters spoke of a world “free from diktat and hegemony,” noting that those themes align with the principles Russia and India claim to uphold today. 

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia would continue “uninterrupted shipments” of fuel to India during the press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday (Dec 5). This comes as India faces heavy US pressure to stop buying oil from Moscow.“Russia is a reliable supplier of oil, gas, coal, and everything that is required for the development of India’s energy,” Putin told the press conference. “We are ready to continue uninterrupted shipments of fuel for the fast-growing Indian economy.”Addressing Putin as “my friend”, PM Modi also thanked him for his “unwavering commitment towards India.” He added that “energy security has been a strong and important pillar of the India-Russia partnership.” He also lauded time-tested ties between New Delhi and Moscow.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-impressive-contribution-to-energy-needs-russia-to-build-india-s-largest-nuclear-power-plant-in-kudankulam-says-putin-1764929473586">‘Impressive contribution to energy needs’: Russia to build India’s largest nuclear power plant in Kudankulam, says Putin</a>“We have agreed on an economic cooperation program until 2030,” PM Modi said after officials exchanged several key agreements, including on health, chemicals, jobs, and shipping.“This will ensure that our trade and investment are diversified, balanced, and sustainable,” he said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-cannot-interfere-what-kremlin-said-on-india-s-declining-russian-oil-imports-1764674130998">‘We cannot interfere…’: What Kremlin said on India’s declining Russian oil imports</a>Putin also announced that Russia is building India’s largest nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu’s Kudankulam. Earlier on Thursday (Dec 4), Russia’s state-run nuclear corporation delivered the first consignment of fuel for the third reactor at the power plant.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-us-trade-deal-soon-officials-from-washington-expected-to-visit-new-delhi-next-week-1764903476978">India-US trade deal soon? Officials from Washington expected to visit New Delhi next week</a>Earlier this year, US President Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, citing New Delhi’s Russian oil imports, saying it helps fund the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, reports suggested that US officials are expected to arrive in New Delhi next week to hold trade talks.&nbsp;

“Russia is a reliable supplier of oil, gas, coal, and everything that is required for the development of India’s energy,” Putin told the press conference.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia would continue “uninterrupted shipments” of fuel to India during the press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday (Dec 5). This comes as India faces heavy US pressure to stop buying oil from Moscow. “Russia is a reliable supplier of oil, gas, coal, and everything that is required for the development of India’s energy,” Putin told the press conference. “We are ready to continue uninterrupted shipments of fuel for the fast-growing Indian economy.” Addressing Putin as “my friend”, PM Modi also thanked him for his “unwavering commitment towards India.” He added that “energy security has been a strong and important pillar of the India-Russia partnership.” He also lauded time-tested ties between New Delhi and Moscow. Also read | ‘Impressive contribution to energy needs’: Russia to build India’s largest nuclear power plant in Kudankulam, says Putin “We have agreed on an economic cooperation program until 2030,” PM Modi said after officials exchanged several key agreements, including on health, chemicals, jobs, and shipping. “This will ensure that our trade and investment are diversified, balanced, and sustainable,” he said. Also read | ‘We cannot interfere…’: What Kremlin said on India’s declining Russian oil imports Putin also announced that Russia is building India’s largest nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu’s Kudankulam. Earlier on Thursday (Dec 4), Russia’s state-run nuclear corporation delivered the first consignment of fuel for the third reactor at the power plant. Also read | India-US trade deal soon? Officials from Washington expected to visit New Delhi next week Earlier this year, US President Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, citing New Delhi’s Russian oil imports, saying it helps fund the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, reports suggested that US officials are expected to arrive in New Delhi next week to hold trade talks.

“Russia is a reliable supplier of oil, gas, coal, and everything that is required for the development of India’s energy,” Putin told the press conference.

‘Ready to continue uninterrupted shipments’: Putin assures Russian oil supply to India

On Friday (Dec 5), Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a press conference. This is the former’s 11th visit to India and is aimed at strengthening ties and boosting trade. In his address, PM Modi honoured the relationship between the two nations. He said, “Exactly 25 years ago, President Putin laid the foundation for our strategic partnership, and in 2010, our friendship was granted the status of Special Privileged Strategic Partnership. His leadership, under all circumstances, has elevated our ties to new heights. I express my heartfelt gratitude to President Putin, my friend, for this deep friendship and unwavering commitment to India."&nbsp;Following the 23rd India-Russia annual summit, PM Modi says, "Over the past 8 decades, the world has witnessed numerous ups and downs. Humanity has had to pass through many challenges and crises. And amidst all this, the India-Russia friendship has remained steadfast like a pole star."

PM Modi honoured the relationship between the two nations, he said, “Exactly 25 years ago, President Putin had laid the foundation for our strategic partnership, and 2010 our friendship was honoured with special and privileged partnership.”

On Friday (Dec 5), Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a press conference. This is the former’s 11th visit to India and is aimed at strengthening ties and boosting trade. In his address, PM Modi honoured the relationship between the two nations. He said, “Exactly 25 years ago, President Putin laid the foundation for our strategic partnership, and in 2010, our friendship was granted the status of Special Privileged Strategic Partnership. His leadership, under all circumstances, has elevated our ties to new heights. I express my heartfelt gratitude to President Putin, my friend, for this deep friendship and unwavering commitment to India." Following the 23rd India-Russia annual summit, PM Modi says, "Over the past 8 decades, the world has witnessed numerous ups and downs. Humanity has had to pass through many challenges and crises. And amidst all this, the India-Russia friendship has remained steadfast like a pole star."

PM Modi honoured the relationship between the two nations, he said, “Exactly 25 years ago, President Putin had laid the foundation for our strategic partnership, and 2010 our friendship was honoured with special and privileged partnership.”

'Stood the test of time': PM Modi honours India-Russia friendship, expresses gratitude towards President Putin

As Russian President Vladimir Putin smiled elegantly and patiently addressed questions in a rare interview with an Indian television channel ahead of his arrival in New Delhi, I could not help but ask myself two questions: 1) Is Prime Minister Narendra Modi having an Indira Gandhi moment on ties with Moscow? 2) Is there a Raj Kapoor who can take bilateral relations to another level?The answer to both questions, on a closer look, seems to be a “No” – but not a resounding one. But the warmth, the optics and the hugs between the two leaders in an annual summit are enough to send a message to President Donald Trump in Washington and indeed to the whole world is that this is a good show of India’s strategic autonomy – a term that is increasingly a cliché, but a very useful one in a world that is more multilateral than we saw during the Cold War years when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi signed the Indo-Soviet Friendship Treaty in 1971.The treaty of 1971 was signed with the then communist Soviet Union, when Putin was only 18, under pressure. Pakistan had edged so close to the US and China that the treaty was a comprehensive one covering the economy, technology, peace, friendship, and cooperation, and most important of all, a clear defence agreement. Article IX of the treaty had said that if one of the parties was attacked or threatened, the other would immediately assist the other. That clause, signed in August 1971, became critical for India in the war that liberated East Pakistan to create Bangladesh four months later.India’s economy was then a weak one, and there was not much of a choice for Mrs Gandhi as President Richard Nixon in the White House played hardball, even deploying the US Navy’s Seventh Fleet in the Bay of Bengal.Many of the items figuring in the to-do list of Indo-Russian cooperation on Putin’s agenda this year look like a repeat of the ones in 1971, with much more scope emerging in fields like military manufacturing and nuclear power. Apparel and labour mobility are emerging as new focus areas on the economic front, not to speak of the elephant in the room: Russian oil, whose imports by India have invited indirect US sanctions on Russian entities to pressure India, in addition to penal tariffs on India tied to Russian oil.In spite of all that, the defence part of Putin’s summit with Modi this year is somewhat muted as it is more about trade than a military alliance that the 1971 treaty smelled of. &nbsp;There is little doubt, however, that like in 1971, the terms set by the US and the body language of President Trump will naturally make Modi dial M for Moscow if push comes to shove.India’s Operation Sindoor attack on Pakistan-based terror bases saw two starkly contrasting images. While Russia’s S-400 air defence systems helped India strike Islamabad’s airborne missiles and aircraft deep inside Pakistani territory, Trump’s repeated claim that he brokered peace in the backdrop of an outdated India-Pakistan false equivalence framework (a familiar theme in the US State Department) left mouths sour in Delhi.All that would make some believe that it is 1971 redux, but that would be misleading and superficial. &nbsp; Trump, with his quirky personality, is more of a hardline American nationalist than a superpower sniper. &nbsp;US defence deals with India involve too many conditions that make it difficult to do business, and defence trade, like oil deals, are a natural area of convergence between Moscow and New Delhi.Beyond that, however, there have been fundamental shifts that make the US a strategic partner for India in trade, especially with the ghost of China looming over both countries.A hard look at trade data gives us a clearer picture.India-Russian trade touched nearly US $69 billion in FY 2024-25, a nearly six-fold increase from pre-COVID levels, thanks to India buying Russian oil that turned cheaper in the wake of the Ukraine war. &nbsp;But Indian exports at close to $5 billion contrast with the oil-laden imports at close to $64 billion – showing a gaping deficit that could widen if there are no corrective efforts. India’s export basket, including pharmaceuticals, textiles, chemicals, and engineering goods, shows a wide range but is limited in numbers.The US remains India’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade close to $132 billion in FY 2024-25, with a huge surplus for India that sold everything from diamonds to software. India’s exports to the US in excess of $86 billion are way above the $45 billion in imports. Understandably, Trump is under pressure at home under his “Make America Great Again” plank to contain the deficit.Putin’s visit to India is thus a signal to the US that a MAGA overdose in the White House, compounded by a sanctions regime that clearly goes against independence for countries in bilateral trade, is something that India cannot stomach beyond a point. But the underlying trade numbers are such that, barring defence manufacture and areas like nuclear power, you cannot expect a magic wand that makes Russia a truly strategic trading partner for India.Once Putin flies back, and hopefully force Ukraine into a peace deal that looks more probable than it has been for the past two years, trade details will take centre-stage again. Modi’s “Make In India” dreams, defence manufacturing ambitions and fiercely autonomous nationalism may make Moscow and New Delhi edge closer – and even bring back the spirit of the Indo-Soviet rupee-rouble trade that marked the Cold War years. About 90% of Indo-Russian trade is already dollar-free.The Modi-Putin summit is an opportunity for both leaders to strengthen their respective economies, with new areas like labour mobility involving talent-rich Indians widening the scope of action. But a lot of hard work is needed, and much would now depend on what the US does in response to the bonhomie visible in Delhi.And there is no Raj Kapoor charming Russians to get any brownie points. Everything is down to the nitty-gritty and shifting circumstances. However, it can be said with reasonable certainty that on the world stage, India has emerged as a credible power, not the Third World client Nixon wanted or the tameable schoolboy that Trump’s cocky tones suggest. &nbsp;UK and the European Union also need to take note of this.Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The warmth, the optics and the hugs between the two leaders in an annual summit are enough to send a message to President Donald Trump in Washington and indeed to the whole world that this is a good show of India’s strategic autonomy.

As Russian President Vladimir Putin smiled elegantly and patiently addressed questions in a rare interview with an Indian television channel ahead of his arrival in New Delhi, I could not help but ask myself two questions: 1) Is Prime Minister Narendra Modi having an Indira Gandhi moment on ties with Moscow? 2) Is there a Raj Kapoor who can take bilateral relations to another level? The answer to both questions, on a closer look, seems to be a “No” – but not a resounding one. But the warmth, the optics and the hugs between the two leaders in an annual summit are enough to send a message to President Donald Trump in Washington and indeed to the whole world is that this is a good show of India’s strategic autonomy – a term that is increasingly a cliché, but a very useful one in a world that is more multilateral than we saw during the Cold War years when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi signed the Indo-Soviet Friendship Treaty in 1971. The treaty of 1971 was signed with the then communist Soviet Union, when Putin was only 18, under pressure. Pakistan had edged so close to the US and China that the treaty was a comprehensive one covering the economy, technology, peace, friendship, and cooperation, and most important of all, a clear defence agreement. Article IX of the treaty had said that if one of the parties was attacked or threatened, the other would immediately assist the other. That clause, signed in August 1971, became critical for India in the war that liberated East Pakistan to create Bangladesh four months later. India’s economy was then a weak one, and there was not much of a choice for Mrs Gandhi as President Richard Nixon in the White House played hardball, even deploying the US Navy’s Seventh Fleet in the Bay of Bengal. Many of the items figuring in the to-do list of Indo-Russian cooperation on Putin’s agenda this year look like a repeat of the ones in 1971, with much more scope emerging in fields like military manufacturing and nuclear power. Apparel and labour mobility are emerging as new focus areas on the economic front, not to speak of the elephant in the room: Russian oil, whose imports by India have invited indirect US sanctions on Russian entities to pressure India, in addition to penal tariffs on India tied to Russian oil. In spite of all that, the defence part of Putin’s summit with Modi this year is somewhat muted as it is more about trade than a military alliance that the 1971 treaty smelled of. There is little doubt, however, that like in 1971, the terms set by the US and the body language of President Trump will naturally make Modi dial M for Moscow if push comes to shove. India’s Operation Sindoor attack on Pakistan-based terror bases saw two starkly contrasting images. While Russia’s S-400 air defence systems helped India strike Islamabad’s airborne missiles and aircraft deep inside Pakistani territory, Trump’s repeated claim that he brokered peace in the backdrop of an outdated India-Pakistan false equivalence framework (a familiar theme in the US State Department) left mouths sour in Delhi. All that would make some believe that it is 1971 redux, but that would be misleading and superficial. Trump, with his quirky personality, is more of a hardline American nationalist than a superpower sniper. US defence deals with India involve too many conditions that make it difficult to do business, and defence trade, like oil deals, are a natural area of convergence between Moscow and New Delhi. Beyond that, however, there have been fundamental shifts that make the US a strategic partner for India in trade, especially with the ghost of China looming over both countries. A hard look at trade data gives us a clearer picture. India-Russian trade touched nearly US $69 billion in FY 2024-25, a nearly six-fold increase from pre-COVID levels, thanks to India buying Russian oil that turned cheaper in the wake of the Ukraine war. But Indian exports at close to $5 billion contrast with the oil-laden imports at close to $64 billion – showing a gaping deficit that could widen if there are no corrective efforts. India’s export basket, including pharmaceuticals, textiles, chemicals, and engineering goods, shows a wide range but is limited in numbers. The US remains India’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade close to $132 billion in FY 2024-25, with a huge surplus for India that sold everything from diamonds to software. India’s exports to the US in excess of $86 billion are way above the $45 billion in imports. Understandably, Trump is under pressure at home under his “Make America Great Again” plank to contain the deficit. Putin’s visit to India is thus a signal to the US that a MAGA overdose in the White House, compounded by a sanctions regime that clearly goes against independence for countries in bilateral trade, is something that India cannot stomach beyond a point. But the underlying trade numbers are such that, barring defence manufacture and areas like nuclear power, you cannot expect a magic wand that makes Russia a truly strategic trading partner for India. Once Putin flies back, and hopefully force Ukraine into a peace deal that looks more probable than it has been for the past two years, trade details will take centre-stage again. Modi’s “Make In India” dreams, defence manufacturing ambitions and fiercely autonomous nationalism may make Moscow and New Delhi edge closer – and even bring back the spirit of the Indo-Soviet rupee-rouble trade that marked the Cold War years. About 90% of Indo-Russian trade is already dollar-free. The Modi-Putin summit is an opportunity for both leaders to strengthen their respective economies, with new areas like labour mobility involving talent-rich Indians widening the scope of action. But a lot of hard work is needed, and much would now depend on what the US does in response to the bonhomie visible in Delhi. And there is no Raj Kapoor charming Russians to get any brownie points. Everything is down to the nitty-gritty and shifting circumstances. However, it can be said with reasonable certainty that on the world stage, India has emerged as a credible power, not the Third World client Nixon wanted or the tameable schoolboy that Trump’s cocky tones suggest. UK and the European Union also need to take note of this. Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

The warmth, the optics and the hugs between the two leaders in an annual summit are enough to send a message to President Donald Trump in Washington and indeed to the whole world that this is a good show of India’s strategic autonomy.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck a clear note of peace on Friday (Dec 5) as he prepared to sit down for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. Before the formal meeting began, Modi talking to the press addressed the war in Ukraine directly. He told Putin that India was not sitting on the sidelines, but standing firmly "on the side of peace."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/modi-putin-chemistry-back-on-display-as-pm-gifts-the-russian-leader-a-gita-in-his-own-language-1764899290609">Modi-Putin chemistry back on display as PM gifts the Russian leader a Gita in his own language</a>Modi told the Russian President that “Whenever I had an interaction with the world leaders, in detailed discussions, I always said that India is not neutral. India has a side and that side is of peace. We support all efforts for peace and we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with all efforts for peace.” He implored Putin towards peace, saying, "We should keep looking for peaceful solutions," and revealed that they have exchanged opinions on the Ukraine issue.

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Modi said both leaders had already exchanged views on Ukraine and that the search for a peaceful way forward must continue. He also reflected on how much the world has endured in recent years, from the COVID pandemic to economic shocks and conflicts on multiple fronts. He said he believes that the global community "will be relieved from such disasters".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/breaking-news-rbi-cuts-repo-rate-by-25-bps-to-5-25-percent-mpc-votes-unanimously-1764909422242">RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25 per cent. Here's what it means for your loan interest rates</a><h2>Putin acknowledged India-Russia ties</h2>The Russian President, in his bilateral meeting with PM Modi, discussed the deep and enduring India-Russia relationship, which he said was based on actions rather than mere talk. "I could share a great deal of details of events that are taking place in Ukraine, and the actions we are taking are in partnership with the US on a possible peaceful settlement. Thank you for your attention and action in finding a solution for the situation," he said. "Our relations are deeply rooted in history - but it's not words that matter; it's the substance, which is profound," he added. Putin also appreciated PM Modi's personal involvement in advancing bilateral cooperation, highlighting the level of trust between the two nations.

PM Narendra Modi in Delhi, told Russian President Vladimir Putin that India stands on the side of peace. He urged renewed efforts toward a Ukraine resolution, said both leaders had already shared views on the war, and added that India will keep pushing for peaceful solutions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck a clear note of peace on Friday (Dec 5) as he prepared to sit down for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. Before the formal meeting began, Modi talking to the press addressed the war in Ukraine directly. He told Putin that India was not sitting on the sidelines, but standing firmly "on the side of peace." Also read | Modi-Putin chemistry back on display as PM gifts the Russian leader a Gita in his own language Modi told the Russian President that “Whenever I had an interaction with the world leaders, in detailed discussions, I always said that India is not neutral. India has a side and that side is of peace. We support all efforts for peace and we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with all efforts for peace.” He implored Putin towards peace, saying, "We should keep looking for peaceful solutions," and revealed that they have exchanged opinions on the Ukraine issue.

PM Narendra Modi in Delhi, told Russian President Vladimir Putin that India stands on the side of peace. He urged renewed efforts toward a Ukraine resolution, said both leaders had already shared views on the war, and added that India will keep pushing for peaceful solutions.

Ahead of key talks, Modi tells Putin: 'India is not neutral, it's on the side of peace'

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