Russia Urges Revival of Russia-India-China Trilateral Amid Strengthened India Ties

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov praised Russia's strategic partnerships with India and China, highlighting the need to reactivate the Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral dialogue, which has been inactive since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. Lavrov emphasized multipolarity as a lasting global trend amid geopolitical shifts. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin noted that India is among Russia's top trade partners, with bilateral trade reaching a record $68.7 billion in 2024-25, reflecting deepening economic ties beyond energy.