India’s global diplomatic engagement continues to strengthen, with a prominent representation at Moscow Victory Day 2025. Minister of State for Defence and Jharkhand MP, Sanjay Seth, stood for India at the grand parade in Russia. The move reflects deepening strategic ties with Russia and India’s intent to assert its place on global defence and diplomatic platforms. Here’s a full breakdown of this high-profile event.
Victory Day in Russia is celebrated every 9th May, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 and marking the end of World War II in Europe. It is one of the most significant military celebrations globally, involving a massive parade at Red Square in Moscow, with international delegations and military formations showcasing global solidarity and power dynamics.
The 2025 celebration was especially important as it came amid a tense global atmosphere and shifting alliances, with countries assessing their defence commitments and global positioning.
🤝 India’s Representation: Sanjay Seth’s Role
This year, MoS Defence Sanjay Seth represented India, highlighting the importance New Delhi attaches to the event. As a Member of Parliament from Jharkhand, his presence added regional pride alongside national representation.
Sanjay Seth is also scheduled to hold meetings with top Russian defence officials during the visit. These interactions aim to strengthen defence ties, explore new technological collaborations, and reaffirm the historic India-Russia strategic partnership.
🛡️ India-Russia Defence Relations
India and Russia share a long-standing and robust defence relationship. From the INS Vikramaditya aircraft carrier to S-400 missile systems, the collaboration spans decades and continues to be a pillar of India’s strategic defence capabilities.
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Russia remains India’s top arms supplier.
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Co-production initiatives like BrahMos missiles symbolise joint defence innovation.
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Dialogue at events like Moscow Victory Day 2025 sets the tone for future cooperation and geopolitical alignment.
Read more: India-Russia Defence Ties – MEA (DoFollow)
🌍 Diplomatic Significance
Moscow Victory Day 2025 served as a soft power platform for India. Participation in such global events projects India’s non-aligned but multi-engaged diplomatic strategy—maintaining ties with both the West and nations like Russia.
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Reaffirms strategic autonomy.
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Promotes multilateralism.
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Enhances India’s visibility on global military platforms.
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Opens new channels for bilateral dialogue.
📌 Key Points to Remember
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✅ Moscow Victory Day 2025 marks the defeat of Nazi Germany and end of WWII in Europe.
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✅ India sent MoS Defence Sanjay Seth (Jharkhand MP) to represent the country.
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✅ India-Russia defence relations reinforced through meetings and diplomatic presence.
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✅ Event enhances India’s soft and hard power diplomacy.
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✅ Participation underscores India’s balanced foreign policy approach.
📝 MCQs on Moscow Victory Day 2025
1. What is the significance of Moscow Victory Day?
A) Celebration of Russian Independence
B) End of Cold War
C) Defeat of Nazi Germany in WWII
D) Russia’s entry into the UN
✅ Answer: C) Defeat of Nazi Germany in WWII
2. Who represented India at Moscow Victory Day Parade 2025?
A) Rajnath Singh
B) Dr. S. Jaishankar
C) Sanjay Seth
D) Amit Shah
✅ Answer: C) Sanjay Seth
3. Sanjay Seth is a Member of Parliament from which Indian state?
A) Bihar
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Jharkhand
D) Madhya Pradesh
✅ Answer: C) Jharkhand
4. Which of the following defence systems is a result of India-Russia collaboration?
A) Rafale Fighter Jet
B) BrahMos Missile
C) Tejas LCA
D) Akash Missile
✅ Answer: B) BrahMos Missile
5. Which aspect of diplomacy did India showcase by participating in Moscow Victory Day 2025?
A) Strategic Isolation
B) Strategic Autonomy
C) Neutrality
D) Unilateralism
✅ Answer: B) Strategic Autonomy
6. Which GS Paper would this topic fall under for UPSC/JPSC preparation?
A) GS Paper 1: History
B) GS Paper 3: Economy
C) GS Paper 2: International Relations / Defence
D) GS Paper 4: Ethics
✅ Answer: C) GS Paper 2: International Relations / Defence
