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Russian cosmonauts from space salute India on 80th I-Day
Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov, Anna Kikina and Andrey Fedyaev recorded a video message from space to mark India's 80th Independence Day. The three recalled the long and remarkable history of cooperation between…
The Story in Brief
Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov, Anna Kikina and Andrey Fedyaev recorded a video message from space to mark India's 80th Independence Day. The three recalled the long and remarkable history of cooperation between New Delhi and Moscow, NDTV reports.
The heartfelt gesture underscores the enduring space partnership between India and Russia, built over decades. The cosmonauts' message is the latest in a series of exchanges that highlight the close ties between the two countries in space exploration.
The Indian Opinion
The cosmonauts' greeting is a reminder of India's deep-rooted space ties with Russia, often pushed aside in the narrative of India tilting towards the West. While some may see this as Russian soft-power play, the cooperation has been tangible, from supplying cryogenic engines to training Indian astronauts. The test will be whether this translates into concrete joint projects for Gaganyaan. Which Russian technologies will actually get used?
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