India Russia Relations

November 3, 2026 7:38 PM

India continues to take up release of its nationals with Russia: MEA

India continues to raise with Moscow “at various levels” the issue about the release of Indian nationals still with the Russian side, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. It added that External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar had also discussed the conflicts in Europe and the Middle East with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the G20 meeting. “The External Affairs Minister had several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the G20 meeting. ...

November 1, 2026 9:37 AM

India working with Russia, Ukraine, Europe on three-point plan on shipping, grain and energy: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said India is in discussions with Russia, Ukraine and Europe on three aspects of the conflict, protecting civilian shipping and seafarers, restoring grain exports from the Black Sea and a “non-attack on energy”, and is coordinating the effort with the United States. Speaking to a group of Indian reporters in Atlanta on Saturday at the end of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, EAM Jaishankar set out the three elements. “We’ve had discussions...

October 27, 2026 6:28 PM

India, Russia Confident of Achieving USD 100 Billion Trade Target by 2030: Rajya Sabha Chairman

Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday expressed confidence that India and Russia would achieve their target of USD 100 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030, as agreed upon by the leadership of both countries, during a meeting with a Russian parliamentary delegation led by State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin in New Delhi. Radhakrishnan highlighted key areas of bilateral cooperation, including economic ties, inter-regional cooperation, science and technology, cultural exchan...

October 2, 2026 9:39 AM

PM Modi has ‘good ideas’ for peaceful resolution of Ukraine conflict: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to bring an end to the Ukraine conflict, saying the Indian leader has “good ideas” aimed at finding mutually acceptable solutions. Addressing a gathering, Putin said PM Modi has consistently raised the need to end the conflict despite the close and friendly relations between India and Russia. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of those world leaders who, despite our very good and even friendly...

September 17, 2026 5:53 PM

“Your leadership has transformed India into a world power”: Netanyahu wishes PM Modi on birthday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lauding his leadership for transforming India into a “world power” and highlighting the unprecedented partnership between the two countries. In a post on X, Netanyahu said that the friendship between Israel and India had “never been stronger” and expressed confidence that the two countries would take their partnership to “even greater heights”. “Happy birthday, Naren...

September 8, 2026 4:07 PM

Putin’s India visit for BRICS Summit will provide opportunity to discuss bilateral ties: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India for the BRICS Summit later this week will provide an opportunity for the two countries to discuss bilateral relations, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. Delhi will host the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit on September 12-13, as India concludes its 2026 chairship of the expanded grouping of major emerging economies and developing nations. Speaking to reporters at a virtual briefing from Moscow, Peskov said Putin would begin his ...

September 1, 2026 12:28 AM

Move from ‘endless war towards end of war’: PM Modi tells Russian President Putin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to move from “endless war towards end of war”, asserting that a peaceful resolution of the conflict is humanity’s shared priority. In a meeting with Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, PM Modi said every day of war sets humanity back and that India, the land of Gandhi and Buddha, supports all efforts towards peace and will continue to do...

August 31, 2026 9:23 PM

PM Modi, Putin review India-Russia ties, discuss regional conflicts on sidelines of SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek on the margins of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, in their first meeting this year. The two leaders had earlier met in New Delhi for the 23rd Annual Summit in December 2025. The two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation across a range of fields, including political, economic, defence, energy, space, mobility and people-to-people ties, stated a press release from the MEA. ...

December 5, 2025 6:56 PM

India, Russia push for stronger trade, connectivity and Far East cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underscored their commitment to strengthening economic ties and expanding strategic cooperation across multiple sectors under their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. In a joint statement after the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit, the two leaders reaffirmed their shared goal of boosting bilateral trade, enhancing connectivity, and exploring new opportunities in the Russian Far East and Arctic regions. Trade...

December 4, 2025 3:23 PM

Putin’s India visit set to boost cooperation in education, culture, and people-to-people exchanges

Russian President Vladimir Putin will be on a two-day visit to India on December 4 and 5, with both sides set to deepen cooperation in education, culture and people-to-people exchanges. The 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit will review progress across universities, cultural institutions and tourism, and outline future areas of collaboration. According to the Indian Embassy in Moscow, in the field of education, cooperation between India and Russia is longstanding and multifaceted. Nearly...