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India's Russian diamond imports fall 62% in first half of 2026

India's direct imports of diamonds from Russia fell 62% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, Russia’s Interfax news agency reported on Aug. 14.

14 August, 07:59 PM

India withdraws from Rosatom-backed lithium project in Mali amid security concerns

Security risks are forcing India to exit a lithium exploration project in Mali backed by Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, as New Delhi seeks to protect its investments in the politically unstable West African country, Reuters reported on Feb. 12.

12 February, 01:50 PM

Indian refiners snap up Russian crude despite U.S. and EU sanctions threats

Four of India’s seven largest oil refiners have begun buying more Russian crude, taking advantage of steep discounts on unsanctioned shipments even as Reliance Industries holds back, Bloomberg reported on Dec. 10.

10 December 2025, 12:15 PM

As support from Modi and Xi grows, Putin dismisses need for peace deal

Russia’s military gains, along with support from New Delhi and Beijing, mean Russian dictator Vladimir Putin sees no need to sign a peace agreement to end his war against Ukraine, Eastern Europe expert and columnist Mark Galeotti wrote in The Sunday Times on Dec. 7.

7 December 2025, 12:30 PM

Modi welcomes Putin with hugs, red carpet as Trump fumes over oil ties

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has stirred fresh tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump by pledging a steady supply of fuel to India during a state visit to New Delhi, The Independent reported on Dec. 6.

6 December 2025, 10:24 AM

China, India, and Türkiye top Russia’s trade partners in 2024, imports fall

China, India, Türkiye, Belarus, and Kazakhstan remained Russia's top five trading partners in 2024, according to Russian Deputy Minister of Economic Development Vladimir Illichyov. The ranking remains unchanged from 2023, Illichyov told Interfax.

24 January 2025, 04:23 PM

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