France = -5
Russia = -2
-2 > -5
Therefore, Russia > France
No wonder Russia is dead happy with Pakistan....
Russians are not happy with India—and for good reason.
When India was in trouble, especially during the 1971 war, it was Russia that stood by them. Over the decades, Russia has consistently supported India—militarily, diplomatically, and strategically. From tanks to fighter jets, India’s arsenal has had Russian fingerprints all over it.
But when Russia needed support, India played clever. Instead of standing with its long-time ally, India chose opportunism. It imported cheap Russian oil, made massive profits by re-exporting it to the West, and stayed neutral diplomatically—all while refusing to supply any weapons to Russia in its time of need.
Contrast that with China, Iran, and even North Korea—who, despite global pressure, provided tangible support to Russia. And now, to top it off, the “cherry on the cake”—two top-tier jet fighters (likely Su-30 and MiG-29) were destroyed while in Indian service, by Pakistan. A massive dent not just to Indian pride, but to Russian military reputation.
No wonder Moscow is frustrated. Like France, they’ve now seen what partnering with India really means. Next stop? Maybe American weapons—let’s see how long it takes before their reputation gets bruised too.
India gained when Russia bled. That’s not partnership. That’s pure profiteering.