INS Tabar participates in Russian Navy Day celebrations. Russian President Vladimir Putin reviews Main Naval Parade
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday greeted Indian Navy personnel aboard INS Tabar, which is participating in Russia’s Navy Day celebrations. Vladimir Putin reviewed the Main Naval Parade on the Neva River in St. Petersburg and congratulated the Russian Navy sailors.
The parade, a tradition since 2017, honours the Navy’s contributions in defence. This year, 20 Russian surface ships, gunboats, four sailing vessels, and a submarine took part. Foreign ships included India’s INS Tabar, Algeria’s training ship Soummam, and China’s destroyer Jiaozuo.
Nearly 2,500 troops also marched in St. Petersburg.
In a statement, the Indian Navy said INS Tabar’s visit strengthens maritime cooperation between India and Russia, aligning with India’s “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” policy.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Russia and met with Russian president Putin.
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