Modi-Putin summit
Putin's India Visit: Strengthening Strategic Partnership Amid Geopolitical Challenges
Dec 08, 2025 09:07 pm CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin's landmark visit to New Delhi after four years signals the resilience of India-Russia relations despite geopolitical pressures. The summit prioritized economic cooperation with aims for $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030, while maintaining defense collaboration and exploring opportunities in energy, Arctic resources, and the Russian Far East, demonstrating both nations' commitment to a partnership that retains its strategic independence.
US Concerns Intensify Over India-Russia Relations Following Putin's High-Profile Visit to New Delhi
Dec 08, 2025 06:46 pm CST
Michael Kugelman, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, discusses how Putin's recent visit to India has heightened US concerns about India-Russia relations amid shifting global alliances. The expert analyzes the implications for US-India ties under the Trump administration, trade tensions, and regional security dynamics in an increasingly polarized geopolitical landscape.
India and Russia Forge Strategic Defense Manufacturing Partnership Under Make-in-India Initiative
Dec 06, 2025 03:52 pm CST
During the 23rd India-Russia annual summit, PM Modi and President Putin agreed to joint manufacturing of military equipment and spare parts in India under the Make-in-India program, addressing long-standing supply chain issues and expanding bilateral defense cooperation that includes potential additional S-400 missile system acquisitions and trade agreements using national currencies.
India-Russia Strategic Partnership: Joint Counter-Terrorism Efforts and Cooperation at 23rd Annual Summit
Dec 06, 2025 01:56 pm CST
Prime Minister Modi and President Putin reaffirmed India-Russia commitment to combat terrorism, enhance security cooperation, and address climate change at their 23rd Annual Summit. Both nations condemned terrorist attacks in their respective countries, called for unified action against UN-listed terrorist groups, and agreed to strengthen their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership while promoting global peace in a multipolar world.
Putin Pledges Uninterrupted Fuel Supply to India Amid US Tariff Pressures and Growing Bilateral Relations
Dec 06, 2025 02:30 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised continued uninterrupted fuel shipments to India during his first visit since the Ukraine conflict began, as New Delhi navigates complex diplomatic pressures from US tariffs. The Modi-Putin summit focused on enhancing energy security, defense cooperation, and bilateral trade, resulting in an economic cooperation program through 2030 despite India's recent reduction in Russian oil imports under international pressure.
Russia's Crucial Role in India's Operation Sindoor: Decades of Strategic Defense Partnership
Dec 01, 2025 08:16 pm CST
India and Russia's long-standing defense collaboration played a pivotal role in Operation Sindoor's success, with Russian technology from S-400 air defense systems to BrahMos missiles providing India decisive battlefield advantages. As President Putin visits for talks with PM Modi, this partnership is set to strengthen further, particularly regarding India's ambitious Sudarshan Chakra air defense system.
Putin's India Visit: Strengthening Russia-India Ties Amid US Trade Tensions
Oct 01, 2025 05:53 pm CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India in December for talks with Prime Minister Modi, highlighting strong bilateral relations despite US sanctions over India's Russian oil imports. This diplomatic engagement occurs as India balances its traditional ties with Russia against Western pressure, maintaining its position as a major purchaser of Russian energy and arms.