Archive · 30 Oct 2025
Russian Envoy Denis Alipov Discusses India-Russia Ties, Ukraine War
The Russian ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, recently spoke about how Russia and India have strong military ties.
He also talked about how India is buying oil from Russia, even though other countries are putting pressure on Russia because of the war in Ukraine.
The ambassador believes that if Russia, India, and China work together, they could have a big say in world politics.
He shared these thoughts during a conversation in Gurugram.
Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, spoke about 'robust defence ties with India'.
He discussed the India-Russia oil trade amid sanctions pressure due to the war in Ukraine.
Alipov suggested that Russia, India, and China could be a 'decisive force in world politics' if they cooperate.
The interview took place at The Quorum in Gurugram.
Denis Alipov has served as Moscow's top envoy to New Delhi since March 2022.
- Who
- Denis Alipov, Russian Ambassador to India
- What
- Discussed India-Russia defense ties, oil trade, Ukraine war sanctions, and the potential of Russia, India, and China as a global force.
- When
- Undisclosed, but Alipov has been envoy since March 2022.
- Where
- The Quorum, Gurugram
- Why
- To discuss ongoing geopolitical and bilateral issues between Russia and India.
- Ambassador
- Denis Alipov
- Role
- Russian Ambassador to India
- Interviewed By
- Shekhar Gupta and Snehesh Alex Philip (ThePrint)
- Location
- The Quorum, Gurugram