In this Special Report, the focus is on the evolving Russia-India partnership ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s visit. Vasily Pushkov, Director of International Cooperation at Sputnik News Agency, highlights the unique trust India enjoys in Russia, describing the ‘Indian elephant’ as a rising global force. Sammy Kotwani, President of the Indian Business Alliance, discusses the challenges of the Rupee-Ruble payment system and the need for joint manufacturing in IT and pharma. Elena Chernova, Head of Foreign Affairs at the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR), notes that bilateral trade has exceeded $70 billion, driven by cooperation in innovation and technology. The panel explores how both nations are navigating sanctions and media narratives to strengthen their strategic bond. #RussiaIndia #VladimirPutin #IndiaRussiaTrade #itwebvideos #VasilyPushkov #SammyKotwani #ElenaChernova #RupeeRuble #Geopolitics #SputnikNews #IndianElephant #DefenseTies #Sanctions #GlobalOrder #IndiaForeignPolicy #BRICS Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2AnW3JENxxg7OuJv00 Download App: https://indiatoday.link/wHaj Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiaToday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaToday