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India and Russia Sign 19 Energy, Nuclear and Trade Pacts as Visit Ends Without New Major Defence Buys

Russian assurances on energy supplies plus support for small reactors signal a pivot toward economic and technology ties over headline defence buys.

Overview

  • New Delhi and Moscow concluded 19 agreements spanning energy, civil nuclear cooperation, trade facilitation, space, shipbuilding and logistics.
  • Russia confirmed continued deliveries of crude oil, natural gas and petrochemicals to India and pledged support for India’s small nuclear reactor ambitions.
  • No large defence procurements were publicly announced, with experts noting such deals are often kept out of joint statements for strategic reasons.
  • The Russian State Duma approved the RELOS pact, enabling reciprocal access to bases, ports and supply points for military logistics support.
  • Both sides set a $100 billion trade target, promoted rupee–ruble settlements, discussed opportunities for Indian workers and advanced the North–South corridor via Chabahar, as the visit drew U.S. attention after President Trump’s additional 25% tariff linked to Russian crude.