In a global significant development, Russian President Vladimir Putin has shared his insights on India-Russia relations ahead of his India visit scheduled on December 4. In an interview with Aaj Tak and India Today,

India and Russia want to boost their trade and expand the variety of items in transactions, both said on Thursday as Russian President Vladimir Putin headed to New Delhi to start a two-day state visit.

With the system’s proven performance, India is also considering the acquisition of Russia’s S-500 next-generation missile defence system Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shakes hands with Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov before reviewing the Tri-Service Guard of Honour at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi (Photo: ANI) India and Russia on Thursday agreed to expand their bilateral defence cooperation,

India abstained in the UN General Assembly from a draft resolution that demanded that Russia ensure the immediate, safe and unconditional return of all Ukrainian children forcibly transferred or deported since the start of the war.

The two countries are looking to strengthen trade ties and are likely to sign bilateral interdepartmental and business agreements during Putin's visit.

In a big boost to defence ties, Russia has approved the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support (Relos) agreement with India, ahead of Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi. This pact allows mutual logistical support for military operations,

Russia's lower house of parliament, approved the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support (reLOS) agreement, just days before Putin's state visit to New Delhi on December 4–5.

This isnt just another defense deal. This is a complete military logistics partnership that allows Russian and Indian warships, aircraft, and military formations to freely operate from each others territories with full logistical backing.