Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (June 5, 2026) that any attempt to put pressure on India through sanctions under the leadership of Narendra Modi will ultimately backfire. He said that India is a sovereign country and it has every right to choose its defense and economic partners.

During a conversation at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin said that India always takes decisions keeping in mind its national interests. According to him, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India has adopted an independent policy and will continue on the same path despite external pressure. He said that any attempt to impose sanctions or pressure on India will not be successful but will have the opposite effect.

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Putin’s statement on Sukhoi SU-57 fighter aircraft

Putin said that Russia had earlier proposed to jointly develop the Sukhoi SU-57 fighter aircraft with India. However, this partnership could not progress, after which Russia developed this aircraft on its own. He said that Su-57 is one of the most modern fighter aircraft in the world and Russia is ready to sell it to India. He said that this aircraft can play many roles and its technology is very advanced. According to him, it is not just a fighter plane but can be used in many types of military operations.

What did Putin say on the defense relations between India and Russia?

Talking about the defense relations between India and Russia, Putin said that the relationship between the two countries is not limited to just buying and selling. He said that both the countries also work together on joint research and technological development and this is the biggest strength of this partnership. Giving an example, he mentioned the BrahMos missile project. Putin said that Indian and Russian experts worked together from the beginning in the development of this missile and the result was very successful. According to him, this is an important example of defense cooperation between India and Russia.

India is an independent country – Putin

When Putin was asked whether India might have to face sanctions from the US if it buys defense systems like Su-57 or S-500 from Russia, Putin said that India is an independent country and it is free to choose the most suitable defense equipment according to its interests. He said that India has always given priority to its national interests and will do the same in future also. Putin also said that he remembers the time when Narendra Modi was not given a US visa before becoming Prime Minister. He said that today the situation has completely changed and relations between India and America are getting stronger. According to him, this shows India’s changing global role and its ability to move forward according to circumstances.

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Russia has officially confirmed that the purchase of Stealth Fighter Jet SU-57 will be discussed during President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India. The Deputy Chief of the Russian Embassy in Delhi has confirmed that the fifth class fighter aircraft can also be shared in India.

On Monday (September 29, 2025), on the sidelines of an event in the capital Delhi, Roman Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin said in a question in a question that Russia tested several modern weapons during the Ukraine war in the last three years. These weapons have introduced their abilities in the war. Babushkin said that it also includes Stealth Fighter Jet SU-57, which India and Russia can make shared through licenses.

Of India Amca It may take a decade to be made

Actually, India’s indigenous Stealth Fighter Jet AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) may take a decade for a complete decade. Government Defense Company, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) himself has said that the first flight of AMCA will be in the year 2034-35. At the same time, India’s rival China has prepared two stealth fighter jets (J-20 and J-35).

India can agreement with Russia to respond to China-Pakistan

China has also signed an agreement to give Pakistan 40J-35 fifth class fighter jet. In such a situation, India’s air-capacities may get a big shock in the near future. This is the reason that the Air Force can prepare to buy a foreign stealth fighter jet before 2034-35. HAL itself is doing a study with the capabilities of SU-57. In such a situation, it is possible that India can also buy 2-3 squadron of SU-57 (Sukhoi-57) directly from Russia.

Russian Su-57 has shown its strength in India

Russia prepared the SU-57 fighter aircraft only last year. Earlier this year, Russia displayed its stealth fighter in aero-shows held in Bengaluru. SU-57 is considered second among the 10 most dangerous fighter jets in the world. America’s F-22 rapter is considered at number one.

Su-With 57 S-400 and S-500 can also be discussed

On Monday (September 29, 2025), Russian Diplomate also mentioned air defense system like S-400 and S-500, which could be discussed with India during Putin’s visit. India is already using Russia’s S-400 missile. During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force used the S-400 missile to cause tremendous damage to Pakistani fighter jets.

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The weapons purchased from Russia performed well in the Indo-Pakistan struggle after the Pahalgam terror attack. Especially the S-400 air defense system of Russia killed the Pakistani Awax aircraft flying at a distance of more than 250 kilometers. Apart from this, this system gave an accurate location of Pakistani drones, missiles and fighter jets. In such a situation, Russia wants India to deal with arms according to its needs.

Russia has offered India Sukhoi SU-57 fighter jet, Sukhoi su-35 jet, air-to-air R-37 missile and S-500 air defense system. India is in dire need of these weapons, but due to many reasons, India has not agreed to buy any new weapons from Russia.

‘Stealth aircraft SU-57 can make revolutionary changes’
Talking to the Russian Media Sputnik, Igor Korotchenko, director of the Center for Analysis of World Arms Trade and Editor-in-chief of the Russian National Defense magazine, said Russia’s leading stealth aircraft SU-57 as well as long-range R-37 missiles and S-500 air defense systems can prove to be revolutionary changes for the Indian Army. He also said that many reports have claimed that India is considering the possibility of buying several new regiments of the S-400 missile defense system.

The S-500 Prometheus is also known as 55 R6M Triumpter-M. It is a Russian surface-to-air missile/anti-ballistic missile defense system, an upgraded version of the S-400 and A-235 ABM missile system. The S-500 has been developed by Almaz-Ante Air Defense Consorn.

Russia’s big claim regarding S-500
Russia claims that the S-500 is also capable of stopping the latest hypersonic weapons and has claimed to have successfully tested such a capacity. Sukhoi SU-57 is a double engine stealth multirol fighter aircraft. Russia has developed it under the Pak FA program. SU-57 is Russia’s first aircraft designed with stealth technology. This fighter aircraft is capable of attacking air war as well as land and sea.

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