India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the relationship between India and Russia during a weekly press briefing on Thursday. He emphasized that India and Russia share a long-standing connection rooted in mutual interests. Jaiswal highlighted the current global landscape, characterizing it as a multipolar world where nations have the freedom to choose their own alliances and partnerships. He stressed the importance of recognizing and respecting these realities, emphasizing that every nation should be mindful of the choices made by others in this context.