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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

Moscow seeks a drone-production partnership with India and offers tech transfers as part of the deal

The Kremlin is increasingly relying on India to ease its domestic labor shortages and is setting conditions for New Delhi to support drone production for Russia’s war effort, according to a report by the Institute for the Study of War on Dec. 6.

7 December 2025, 11:09 AM

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

Trump adamant on India tariffs over Russian oil

Delhi will continue paying "massive" tariffs, if it doesn’t stop buying Russian oil, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated, claiming that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had personally assured him of a halt, Reuters reported on Oct. 20.

20 October 2025, 09:05 AM

After U.S. talks, major Russian oil buyer to slash imports by 50% — White House

The United States and India held what the White House called productive trade talks that will lead Indian refineries to cut their imports of Russian oil by 50%, Reuters reported on Oct. 16, citing a U.S. official.

17 October 2025, 01:10 PM

India denies Trump’s claim it stopped importing Russian oil and gas

India has not confirmed U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that New Delhi has stopped importing Russian oil and gas, Hindustan Times reported on Oct. 16.

16 October 2025, 12:44 PM

India’s refiners may reduce Russian oil imports amid U.S. pressure

Some Indian refineries are preparing to reduce their imports of Russian crude as they expect volumes to decline gradually after U.S. pressure on New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil, Reuters wrote on Oct. 16, citing its sources.

16 October 2025, 12:36 PM

India to stop buying Russian oil, Trump claims

Indian PM Narendra Modi has “assured” U.S. President Donald Trump that India will stop purchasing Russian crude, potentially dealing a heavy blow to Moscow’s revenue stream, Trump said on Oct. 15.

16 October 2025, 02:16 AM

India to keep buying Russian oil despite U.S. tariffs

Despite calls from U.S. President Donald Trump to stop buying Russian oil, India has no plans to reduce its purchases, Bloomberg reported Sept. 19.

19 September 2025, 11:49 AM

Putin, Xi, Modi unite at SCO to counter US-led world order

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, that seeks to challenge US-led, Western-dominated blocs, The Guardian reported late on Aug. 31.

1 September 2025, 09:16 AM

Xi to host Putin, Modi at SCO summit in Tianjin

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has been invited to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, which will be held in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin from Aug. 31 to Sep. 1, Reuters reported on Aug. 26.

27 August 2025, 11:11 AM

Russia, India plan deeper defense cooperation for 2025-2026

Russia and India are planning to deepen their military-technical cooperation, sources in Ukrainian intelligence told NV on Aug. 11.

11 August 2025, 09:45 PM

Zelenskyy and Modi discuss sanctions on Russia and peace talks for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss bilateral cooperation, the diplomatic situation, and sanctions against Russia, Zelenskyy said on Telegram on Aug. 11.

11 August 2025, 05:06 PM

India suspends U.S. arms deals over Trump’s tariffs

India has temporarily halted plans to procure U.S. weapons and aircraft following the imposition of additional tariffs by the administration of President Donald Trump, Reuters reported on Aug. 8, citing Indian officials.

8 August 2025, 06:25 PM

India’s defense minister cancels May 9 Moscow parade trip, following Modi’s lead

Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has decided not to attend Russia’s May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow, joining Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in skipping the event, India Today reported on May 3.

4 May 2025, 10:17 AM

Modi snubs Putin’s May 9 war parade

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not come to Moscow for the May 9 Victory Day celebrations marking the end of World War II in Europe, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on April 30, according to the TASS propaganda agency.

30 April 2025, 01:49 PM

EU seeks India’s help in enforcing Russia sanctions — report

The European Union will ask India for assistance in enforcing sanctions against Russia, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 25, citing an unnamed EU official.

25 February 2025, 08:07 PM

Putin left out: World’s top economies launch two major energy projects

France and India signed a memorandum on partnership in the construction of advanced modular reactors and small modular reactors (SMRs) and finalized a long-term gas deal on Feb. 12, Bloomberg reported.

12 February 2025, 02:42 PM

Putin to visit India in early 2025 — Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit India in early 2025 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Reuters reported on Dec. 2.

3 December 2024, 02:11 PM

Scholz advocates for ‘political settlement’ of war in Ukraine through Indian mediation

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed support for a “political settlement” of Russia’s war against Ukraine and backed India’s initiative to mediate in this process, according to Deutsche Welle.

28 October 2024, 05:28 PM

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