Three Russian Navy warships - Rezkiy, Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov and Pechenga - arrived on a-four-day goodwill visit to Bangladesh on 13 April 2025
Three Russian Navy warships - Rezkiy, Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov and Pechenga - arrived on a-four-day goodwill visit to Bangladesh on 13 April 2025
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Three Russian warships have docked in Chittagong, marking a significant development in Bangladesh’s military diplomacy following Army Chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman’s recent visit to Moscow. This historic  visit, the first in 50 years, highlights Bangladesh’s strategy to diversify its military partnerships and reduce reliance on Chinese defense equipment amid increasing geopolitical pressures. By strengthening ties with Russia, Bangladesh aims to balance relationships with major powers and counterbalance Western influence, especially with the US pressing for democratic reforms. This move underscores the evolving foreign policy of Bangladesh, seeking to navigate complex regional dynamics while enhancing its defense capabilities. 

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