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India Skeptical as Russia Proposes Revived RIC Talks

1/31/2026

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  • Russia has proposed reviving the Russia-India-China (RIC) trialogue, but India remains skeptical amid border tensions with China.
  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described the trilateral format as important at a press conference, noting strong ties with both India and China.
  • Lavrov said multipolarity is a lasting trend and that activating the RIC would strengthen BRICS.
  • India’s reluctance to join an 'anti-West' coalition further complicates revival of the RIC.