'Russia stood by India when much of the world backed Pakistan': Jaishankar hails Delhi-Moscow ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has reaffirmed India’s ties with Russia amid Western criticism, saying Moscow has stood by New Delhi when its security and territorial integrity have come under threat. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference in New Delhi, Jaishankar said the two countries have historically enjoyed good relations, and that experience continues to shape their ties. “People don’t forget good history or bad history,” he said.He recalled support from Russia and the Soviet Union, particularly since the 1950s, when much of the world backed Pakistan’s military regime.