Overview
- Vladimir Putin concluded a state visit to New Delhi with a pledge of uninterrupted energy supplies and a roadmap to lift bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030.
- India and Russia announced agreements on worker mobility and a fertiliser joint venture, alongside plans to deepen educational and scientific collaboration.
- No major new defence contracts were revealed, with both sides emphasizing co-production, maintenance and technology transfer for existing Russian-origin systems.
- S. Jaishankar asserted India’s “freedom of choice” in foreign policy and rejected the idea that any country can dictate New Delhi’s relationships.
- The visit drew sharper U.S. scrutiny after President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs tied to India’s Russian oil purchases, even as Indian officials said trade negotiations with the United States continue.