Indian and Russian defence ties have gained renewed importance as both the nations today prepare to expand their military-technical engagement.

India-Russia Summit 2025: How joint weapons production became the core of bilateral defence cooperation

Before becoming Russian president, Putin was a spy. He was a member of the Committee for State Security, abbreviated as the KGB. It was the main security agency of the Soviet Union from 1954 to 1991. 

Why does Putin never move his right hand while walking?

India–Russia ties, developed since the Soviet era, continue to be one of the most stable strategic partnerships in the world. It is shaped by cooperation in defence, energy trade, and mutual diplomatic support. Here is a detailed look


UNBROKEN: As Putin visits India, here are at all the times Russia and India stood by each other, from Soviet era till now

The Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support (RELOS) agreement was ratified after Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin forwarded it to the State Duma last week for approval.

What is Relos agreement and how does India-Russia benefit from it?

India-Russia Summit 2025 Live Updates: 'Modi’s decision to meet Putin at the aircraft ramp was unexpected', says Kremlin

India-Russia Summit 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: 'Welcomed my friend, President Putin, at Lok Kalyan Marg': PM Modi

Russian President Putin is scheduled to visit India in December, despite US tariffs on Indian goods due to Russian oil purchases. He'll meet Modi in China to prepare, as Moscow-New Delhi ties deepen.

Tariffs bite, but Putin-Modi ties stay strong? Putin to visit India after Trump slaps tariffs against New Delhi over Russian oil purchase