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Russian arms imports to India fell from 69% in 2012-17 to 46% in 2017-21

Russia's share of arm imports to India fell from 69 per cent in 2012-17 to 46 per cent in 2017-21, according to a report released on Monday by Stockholm-based defence think-tank SIPRI. Russia started a war against Ukraine on February 24, which led the US and other western countries to impose extremely harsh economic sanctions on the country. "Between 201216 and 201721 Indian arms imports decreased by 21 per cent. Despite this, India was the world's largest importer of major arms in 201721 and accounted for 11 per cent of total global arms imports in the period," the report noted. Russia was the largest supplier of major arms to India in both 201216 and 201721, but India's imports of Russian arms dropped by 47 per cent between the two periods as several large programmes for Russian arms wound down, said the report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). This, combined with India's increased efforts to diversify its arms supplier base, meant that Russia's sha

Govt in talks with sectors impacted by ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict

An industry official said that as far as manufactured goods are concerned, Indian exporters can have an advantage over the supplies from Russia to European nations

Centre may allow rupee-ruble trade in phases starting with agri, pharma

This will allow Russian importers to pay in rubles and enable Indian exporters to do so in rupees

Govt works out math of keeping Russia supplies open as oil prices spike

Even if Moscow relents and sells oil for rupees to India, European insurers may be reluctant to underwrite; in any case a bigger Russian tilt would involve a larger financial switch by New Delhi

Ukraine will have consequences for India-Russia ties, world: Moscow's envoy

Ukraine crisis will have consequences for the whole world, including for Russia-India relations, and the extent of its impact cannot be envisaged now, Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov said on Saturday.

Shooting a bunch of missiles at the architecture of globalisation

The West's attempt to bring Vladimir Putin to heel by weaponising everything from aircraft spares to finance will have much wider repercussions, writes T N Ninan

Opportunities and challenges for India as Russia reaches out amid sanctions

Gains likely with working of a crucial corridor, revival of Rupee-Ruble trade and benefits for Indian insurers; setback for New Delhi's financial sector foray into Moscow

Ukraine crisis: Payments stopped, Russian firms pressure Indian banks

Banks await RBI, govt's advisory on transactions with Russian companies

Govt may soon allow rupee-ruble trade; arrangement will bypass sanctions

The RBI is also likely to come up with a plan soon, and has collected information from Indian banks

LIVE: Putin calls on Ukrainian military to seize power to better negotiate

'It will be easier for us to agree if you take power in your hands,' says Russian President to Ukrainian servicemen

India in talks on multi-year fertiliser import deal with Russia: Report

India is a top importer of urea and other soil nutrients needed to feed its huge agriculture sector, which employs about 60% of the country's workforce and accounts for 15% of $2.7 trillion economy

Not ready to predict when future Biden-Putin meeting will take place: WH

The White House does not have any information to be able to predict when the next meeting between Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will take place, spokesperson Jen Psaki said

India-Russia discuss Indo-Pacific, Delhi's security concerns: FS Shringla

India and Russia discussed Indo-Pacific and India's security concerns, said Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Monday.

India, Russia discuss Afghan, condemn terrorism; ink deal on AK-203 rifles

India and Russia discussed the evolving situation in Afghanistan, especially the security situation and its implications in the region, as they condemned the cross-border movement of terrorists

India, Russia reaffirm commitment to increase sourcing of Russian crude oil

India and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to increase sourcing of Russian crude oil on long term contracts through preferential pricing

India, Russia vow to deepen space collaboration, sign cooperation pact

India and Russia on Monday vowed to deepen collaboration in the space sector, including in the human spaceflight programme

'India great power and a time-tested friend', says Russia's Vladimir Putin

India, Russia hold 21st summit, and first 2+2 dialogue; sign 28 agreements

Rajnath Singh meets his Russian counterpart ahead of Modi-Putin summit

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday met Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu here in Delhi ahead of the first 2+2 ministerial dialogue between India and Russia

Vladimir Putin to arrive in Delhi today for 21st annual India-Russia summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in India today to hold the 21st annual India-Russia summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.This will be the first in-person meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Putin after their meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Brasilia in November 2019.Putin decided to go ahead with the visit despite the emergence of a new COVID-19 strain Omicron which has affected the schedule of several bilateral and international summits.During the summit, PM Modi and the Russian President will review the prospects of bilateral relations and will discuss ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.The annual summit is a time for both leaders to recalibrate the long-standing relationship.Before the annual summit, India and Russia will also hold the first 2+2 dialogue to be held at the level of the foreign and defence ministers.The dialogue is expected to focus on "political and defence issues of ...

Afghanistan, defence deals top priority for Putin-Modi meet: Ex-diplomats

Former Indian diplomats expect Afghanistan and defence deals will be on high priority for Russian President Vladimir Putin's bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.