Overview
- Narendra Modi welcomed Vladimir Putin with conspicuous warmth, including an airport greeting and a shared car ride, projecting personal rapport.
- Both sides announced an economic cooperation Programme to 2030 and signed memorandums on migration, health, maritime cooperation, fertilizers, customs, and academic and media collaboration.
- Putin pledged "uninterrupted fuel supplies" to India even as many Indian refiners paused purchases of Russian crude in October in response to US tariffs and sanctions pressure.
- No headline defense purchases were unveiled, and India has not concluded major arms deals with Russia since 2022 due to delivery delays as Moscow prioritizes its own military needs.
- A 70‑point joint statement omitted any reference to Ukraine, while India continues to diversify partners through deeper trade and technology ties with Western economies.