Russia's far east region is proven to be a key topic of discussion during the Indian Prime Minister's visit to Moscow. Although the far east is underdeveloped with extreme weather, the region is of great strategic importance. In this exclusive ground report WION's Principal Correspondent Siddharth MP tells as to why Russia is in fact betting big on the Arctic and the far east region? Watch this report to know more!

India-Russia Eastern Maritime Corridor: An Energy Superhighway

India and Russia have significant trade ties that span across sectors and now both countries are gradually operationalizing a new trade route- The Eastern Maritime Corridor. The route is aimed at significantly reducing logistics costs and boosting trade in the energy and fertiliser sector.

India-Russia unlock shipping route with $50bn trade potential | WION Newspoint

Now a sea route between Russia's far east and India's Southern port in Chennai could be possible in the near future talks are on for the Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Maritime Corridor. Russia has shown interest in sending a business delegation to Chennai to explore business.

Russia to send business delegation to Chennai; Indian port minister conveys about Russian interests

Russia to send business delegation to Chennai; Indo-Russian workshop for proposed corridor | WION