Subramanian Swamy Reveals Why Russia Chose China Over India in 1962 War!

Mr_DipakSingh August 07, 2025

Russia Told India - You're Our Friend, But China Is Our Brother!

New Delhi | August 8, 2025 (DM Network):- In a powerful and eye-opening revelation, former Rajya Sabha MP and senior politician Dr. Subramanian Swamy has exposed the Soviet Union’s diplomatic tilt during the 1962 India-China war. Speaking on a talk show, Dr. Swamy recalled:

Russia told India - You are our friend, but China is our brother.

This sharp statement pulls back the curtain on the geopolitical dynamics of the Cold War era, a time when India faced its most humiliating military defeat at the hands of China.

India and Russia: Friends, But Not Brothers?

Back in 1962, India looked toward its global allies for support as Chinese troops breached the borders. While the United States expressed verbal sympathy, India had expected more from its long-time partner—the Soviet Union (now Russia).

But instead of coming to India’s military aid, the USSR maintained a neutral stance, unwilling to upset its strategic and ideological ties with Communist China.

This neutrality, as Dr. Swamy now reveals, was not mere diplomacy—it was a clear choice. According to him, Russia prioritized its “brotherly” bond with China over its friendship with India.

Dr. Subramanian Swamy's explosive claim about Russia's stance in the 1962 India-China war - India is a friend, but China is a brother – exposes the harsh truth about cold war geopolitics.https://t.co/6tZ4SVFUuJ pic.twitter.com/vWtDKBJMp2
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Cold War Realities: No Room for Emotions

Swamy’s revelation reinforces an uncomfortable truth about international politics: strategic interests often trump emotional bonds. Despite India’s non-aligned position and cordial ties with Moscow, Soviet loyalty lay with ideological ally China, at least during that time.

This may also explain why military aid and intelligence support from Moscow were noticeably absent during India’s desperate days of war in 1962.

Why This Matters Now

In today’s rapidly shifting global order—with China asserting itself in Asia, Russia reemerging as a global power, and India rising on the world stage—this historical episode offers a sobering reminder:

Geopolitical loyalties are transactional.
India must prepare to stand alone when needed.
Strategic autonomy is not a choice but a necessity.

What’s Next?

With India maintaining delicate balances between Russia, the West, and China, this revelation by Dr. Swamy is sure to spark fresh debates in diplomatic and academic circles.

Will India revisit its old assumptions about Russia’s reliability?
Can India afford to overlook this “brotherhood” between Moscow and Beijing?

Only time will tell—but history has spoken.

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