In the latest episode of India, Russia and the World, our weekly podcast, Runjhun Sharma speaks to Pankaj Saran, the former Indian ambassador to Russia and member of India’s National Security Advisory Board. Saran emphasizes that India’s ties with Russia are completely distinct from its ties with China and it’s essential for India to fortify its relationship with Russia and maintain its integrity. On Russia’s falling population, which is turning out to be a demographic problem, Saran says that Indian manpower can play a huge role in building Russia.
