defense cooperation
PM Modi Gifts Russian Edition of Bhagavad Gita to President Putin: Strengthening India-Russia Diplomatic Ties
Dec 05, 2025 09:57 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented President Vladimir Putin with a Russian translation of the Bhagavad Gita during the Russian leader's significant two-day visit to India. This diplomatic gesture highlights the cultural dimension of India-Russia relations as both leaders meet for the 23rd Annual Summit to discuss defense cooperation, trade expansion, and strategic partnership in an evolving global landscape.
President Putin's Strategic 27-Hour Visit to India: Strengthening Historic Bilateral Relations Amid Global Tensions
Dec 05, 2025 02:12 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin's brief but significant 27-hour diplomatic visit to India underscores the enduring strategic partnership between the two nations. Focusing on defense cooperation, energy partnerships, and trade development, the visit comes at a critical time when India balances its historic ties with Russia against growing tensions with the United States over Russian oil imports and recent tariff impositions.
PM Modi's Exclusive Airport Welcomes: The Select Six World Leaders Who Received This Rare Diplomatic Honor
Dec 04, 2025 10:41 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has personally received only six world leaders at the airport during his 11-year tenure, with Russian President Vladimir Putin becoming the latest recipient of this rare diplomatic honor. This exclusive gesture underscores the strategic importance India places on these relationships, particularly with Russia amid ongoing global tensions and economic cooperation discussions focused on defense and energy partnerships.
India-Russia Strategic Partnership Strengthens Amid Global Tensions: Defense Cooperation and Regional Security
Dec 04, 2025 09:22 pm CST
India and Russia are reinforcing their strategic partnership through enhanced defense cooperation despite international pressure. Russian Defense Minister Belusov's visit to India focuses on finalizing major deals, including a $2 billion nuclear submarine lease, while President Putin's upcoming visit underscores the importance of bilateral relations for regional security and India's strategic autonomy amid rising US tariffs and geopolitical challenges.
Putin's 2021 India Visit: Examining Russia-India Strategic Partnership Ahead of 23rd Annual Summit
Dec 04, 2025 06:21 pm CST
An in-depth look at Russian President Vladimir Putin's 2021 visit to India and its significance as he returns for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. This article explores the evolving strategic partnership between the two nations amid changing global dynamics, focusing on defense cooperation, energy partnerships, and bilateral agreements that define this important diplomatic relationship.
India-Russia Relations: Navigating the New Geometry of Global Trade in a Multipolar World
Dec 04, 2025 04:09 pm CST
Russian President Putin's visit to India highlights the evolving India-Russia relationship amid global economic transformation. This analysis examines their asymmetric trade relationship, the changing relevance of multilateral institutions like WTO, sanctions effectiveness, and how India can leverage its position between East and West. As the world shifts from singular hierarchies to multiple economic networks, India has a unique opportunity to shape rather than merely respond to globalization's next chapter while maintaining strategic autonomy.
Vladimir Putin's India Visit: Strengthening Trade, Defense and Diplomatic Ties Between Long-Standing Partners
Dec 04, 2025 03:18 pm CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day state visit to India focuses on expanding trade relations, defense cooperation including potential Su-57 fighter jet acquisitions, and finalizing a mobility agreement for skilled workers. The visit underscores one of the world's most enduring bilateral partnerships amid evolving global dynamics and includes discussions on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Putin's India Visit: Strengthening the 25-Year India-Russia Strategic Partnership Amid Global Tensions
Dec 04, 2025 02:34 pm CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin embarks on a two-day state visit to India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, marking his first visit since 2022. The high-level meetings aim to strengthen the "Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership" between the two nations, with expected agreements on defense cooperation, trade expansion, and nuclear energy. Bilateral trade has reached a record $68.7 billion, with ambitious plans to increase to $100 billion by 2030.
PM Modi to Host Private Dinner for President Putin Ahead of 23rd India-Russia Summit
Dec 04, 2025 02:33 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Russian President Vladimir Putin for the 23rd India-Russia summit focusing on defense ties, trade agreements, and energy cooperation amid tense India-US relations. The leaders will discuss reducing India's trade deficit, American sanctions on Russian oil, and expanding bilateral strategic partnerships during Putin's 28-hour visit to New Delhi.
India and US Sign $946 Million Sustainment Deal for MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter Fleet: Enhancing Naval Capabilities and Defense Partnership
Dec 04, 2025 03:16 am CST
India's Ministry of Defence has approved a $946 million sustainment package for 24 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, significantly advancing US-India defense cooperation. This deal enhances the Indian Navy's maritime capabilities, improves interoperability with US forces, and strengthens regional security in the Indian Ocean through better maintenance infrastructure and operational readiness for the multi-role naval helicopters.