India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi might jet off to Moscow for the Victory Day parade on May 9, 2025, celebrating 80 years since World War II’s end. TASS reports he’s eyeing the event, which showcases Russia’s military might on Red Square. Wow, it’s a big deal!
Talks are buzzing about whether Indian troops will march alongside Russian forces, gearing up for rehearsals. Last week, India and Russia inked a logistics pact, smoothing the way for troop transport, joint drills, disaster response, and more. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spilled the beans earlier this month—plenty of nations, including CIS countries and key players like India, are slated to send leaders. Kremlin insider Dmitry Peskov called it a “significant moment” for Victory Day.
Modi’s no stranger to Russia, having visited twice last year. In July, he held a powwow with Putin, and later joined the BRICS summit in Kazan. During those trips, they dove into beefing up cooperation on politics, defense, energy, and culture. While the dates for Modi’s next visit aren’t locked in, both sides are eager to keep the momentum rolling. Talk about a powerhouse partnership!
