Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave Vladimir Putin an uncommon protocol welcome, including a tarmac reception and private dinner, signaling steady ties.
- Both sides exchanged about sixteen agreements and launched a roadmap through 2030, with plans to fast‑track a free trade pact with the Eurasian Economic Union.
- New measures included a Labour Mobility Agreement for Indian skilled workers, visa facilitation for Russians with a free 30‑day e‑tourist and group visa, and cooperation on logistics corridors such as the Chennai–Vladivostok route.
- Putin assured uninterrupted fuel supplies, and officials said work will continue on national‑currency settlements and payment mechanisms complicated by sanctions and a large trade imbalance driven by oil.
- No major new defense purchases were announced, though officials reported a Russian commitment to deliver the two remaining S‑400 units within 24 months, with broader defense discussions kept off public documents.