Su-57 in Iran: Russia's technological pride reveals its weaknesses

The Su-57 was returning from the prestigious Aeroindia 2025 air show. The problem is, this fighter doesn't have unlimited range. Normally, the Russians would refuel at their base in Syria, but that's not as accessible as it used to be. And so the choice fell on Iran - an ally that willingly helped Moscow.

At first glance, this may seem like a simple stopover, but in fact it says a lot about Russia's current situation. Losing access to Syrian bases and having to rely on Iran shows that the Russian air force has its limitations.