Overview

• Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the India–Russia economic partnership is not under threat and stressed that New Delhi chooses its own partners.
• Lavrov said a visit by President Vladimir Putin to New Delhi is being planned for December, outlining a broad agenda spanning trade, defence, finance, healthcare and high‑tech including AI.
• Russia publicly backed India’s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, calling for expanded representation from Asia, Africa and Latin America.
• The statements came as reporting cited steep U.S. tariffs tied to India’s purchases of Russian oil, with Lavrov praising India’s “self‑respect” and reiterating that energy decisions are a sovereign matter.
• On UNGA sidelines, Lavrov met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for talks on bilateral ties and global issues, while Putin separately lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India’s leading economic growth.