Russia Says Ties With India 'Impossible To Destroy', Promises Uninterrupted Energy Supply

Last Updated:May 13, 2026, 19:28 IST

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov assured that India's interests in Russian energy supplies "will not be affected" amid what he described as "unfair competition."

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hailed Moscow’s relationship with India, saying it was “impossible to destroy", and promised to honour all its commitments on energy exports to New Delhi, despite what he described as unfair outside pressure.

Speaking to Russia Today before his visit to India for the BRICS Summit, Lavrov recalled the history of India-Russia relationships back to the time of the Soviet Union, saying that both countries had established very strong personal relationships. “There is no one word to describe this relationship… it’s hard to imagine so rich a relationship as India and Russia drift apart," he said.

“It’s not possible to imagine or do that. Hindi-Rusi bhai bhai is not just some funny motto; it is part of our culture. Hindi movies, Raj Kapoor, and recent movies and series in India are very popular in Russia," he added. “Those who are worried about the future of the Russian-Indian friendship should not be."

Lavrov Praises PM Modi

Lavrov also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “one of the most vibrant leaders in the world."

“He not only has vibrant energy, he focuses it on very important goals and achievements – achieving absolute sovereignty in all spheres, be it the economy, military defence, culture, and naturally, maintaining the civilizational heritage that India has like no other," he added.

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