Indiens Anstieg des Handels mit Russland sei kein „vorübergehendes Phänomen“, sagt der Minister

**Submission Statement**

This article from Reuters details remarks by Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar at the United Nations Security Council. The focus of the discussion is India’s burgeoning trade relationship with Russia, which has intensified since Western sanctions were imposed on Moscow following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Minister Jaishankar emphasized that this increase in trade, which soared to $65.7 billion in the last financial year, should not be viewed as a temporary shift but as part of a broader realignment towards economic opportunities with Russia. The article also mentions ongoing diplomatic efforts and agreements under consideration, reflecting a deepening economic partnership that defies the geopolitical tensions surrounding the Ukraine conflict.