Russia Ratifies Key Military Pact with India Ahead of Putin's State Visit to New Delhi

Dec 03, 2025 09:55 am CST

Russia's State Duma has ratified the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support (RELOS) agreement with India, strengthening military cooperation between the two nations ahead of President Vladimir Putin's upcoming state visit to New Delhi on December 4-5. The pact establishes procedures for exchanging military formations, warships, and aircraft while providing mutual logistical support for joint exercises, humanitarian missions, and disaster relief operations.