India–Russia Relations: Trade, Defence, Energy and Strategic Partnership
7 September 2026
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India–Russia Relations: Trade, Defence, Energy and Strategic Partnership
Context
India–Russia relations remain a major pillar of India’s foreign policy. The two countries continue regular engagement through mechanisms such as the Annual Summit, IRIGC-TEC and the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. In recent meetings, both sides have focused on expanding trade, improving payment systems, strengthening defence cooperation and increasing connectivity.
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Keywords
bilateral tradeS-400 systemsstrategic autonomycrude oil importsSu-30MKI aircraftnuclear cooperationKudankulamdefence cooperationInternational North-South Transport Corridorstrategic partnership