India, Russia Reaffirm Commitment to Enhance Defence Cooperation

India-Russia Reaffirm Defence Ties and Privileged Strategic Partnership Amid US President Donald Trump’s Tariff Threats

Deputy Defence Minister Colonel General Aleksandr Fomin held a meeting with Vinay Kumar, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to the Russian Federation, according to the Russian Defence Ministry. India-Russia Reaffirm Defence Ties and Privileged Strategic Partnership Amid US President Donald Trump’s Tariff Threats.

India, Russia reaffirm defence ties and privileged strategic partnership - The Tribune

Russian Deputy Defence Minister Aleksandr Fomin met Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar in Moscow to discuss defence cooperation. According to the Russian Defence Ministry, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their privileged strategic partnership in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

India, Russia Reaffirm Commitment To Enhance Defence Cooperation

The meeting took place amid US President Donald Trump's threats to slap harsh sanctions on India for buying crude oil from Russia.

India, Russia reaffirm commitment to enhance defence cooperation

The meeting took place amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to slap harsh sanctions on India for buying crude oil from Russia

India, Russia reaffirm 'strategic partnership' as Trump tariffs New Delhi

Though it did not focus primarily on oil purchases, the meeting appears to signal defiance from both countries as Trump hopes to deter Indian cooperation with Moscow.

India, Russia Reaffirm Commitment To Enhance Defence Ties Amid Trump Threat

India and Russia on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to boost bilateral defence cooperation during a meeting between Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar and Russia's Deputy Defence Minister Colonel-General Alexander Fomin.