Putin Seeks to Address Russia-India Trade Imbalance Ahead of December Visit

Oct 03, 2025 11:02 am CST

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to address the trade imbalance with India caused by crude oil imports, highlighting the special strategic partnership between the nations. During the Valdai forum, Putin praised PM Modi's leadership and revealed intentions to increase Russian purchases of Indian agricultural products and pharmaceuticals, while welcoming cooperation on AI technology ahead of his December visit to India.