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Ahead of India Visit, Vladimir Putin Says Moscow Seeks ‘New Level’ Ties with New Delhi
Putin aims to boost India-Russia ties with deals on defence, energy, and technology including S-400 missiles and Su-57 jets; Russian arms constitute 36% of Indian forces.
- Putin arrives in India on December 4 to attend the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, saying Moscow seeks to elevate cooperation with New Delhi to a qualitatively new level.
- At a Moscow investment forum, Putin linked projects in energy, industry, space and agriculture to deeper tech ties and said he will pursue economic talks with Narendra Modi, including boosting Indian goods imports.
- Peskov flagged potential S-400 and Su-57 talks, stating `Highly on the agenda and this could be discussed. Our military industry is working pretty well. Russian arms 36 % in Indian armed forces and hopefully will continue`, with India seeking five S-400 squadrons.
- Russia's State Duma ratified the RELOS military logistics pact this week, setting procedures for sending military formations, warships, and aircraft between Russia and India.
- Analysts warn ties must widen beyond defence given limited bilateral trade as India’s exports to Russia remain small despite Russia’s $2.5 trillion economy.
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Russia’s Putin Seeks to Boost Energy, Defense Exports with India Visit
NEW DELHI, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin starts a two-day visit to India from Thursday, pitching for more sales of Russian oil, missile systems and fighter jets in a bid to restore energy and defense ties hit by U.S. pressure on the South Asian nation.
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