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Strengthening Indo-Russian Ties: A New Era of Strategic Partnership

DMITROVSKY DISTRICT, MOSCOW OBLAST, AUG 7 – Ajit Doval and Vladimir Putin discussed bilateral energy, defence cooperation, and finalized plans for Putin's India visit amid ongoing Western sanctions on Russian crude oil.

  • On August 8 in Moscow, NSA Ajit Doval met President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, with a video showing their handshake before talks.
  • Strategic talks began with Sergey Shoigu on August 7 in Moscow, where Doval discussed strengthening the India-Russia partnership, according to the Russian Embassy.
  • Energy and defence issues: Doval held talks with Sergey Shoigu on bilateral cooperation, India defended its Russian crude oil purchases, and signed a USD 5.43 billion deal for five S-400 Triumf missile squadrons.
  • Planning talks revealed that Doval said earlier that President Vladimir Putin will visit India later this year.
  • Amid US tariffs, the Russian Defence Ministry said India-Russia military ties will be further strengthened in coming months.
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Devdiscourse broke the news in India on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
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