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#India-Russia relations ร—

Share of Russian oil in Indian imports rises to 38%, premium paid jumps 425% in April 2026

Russiaโ€™s share stood at about 34% in terms of the volume of Indiaโ€™s oil imports in April 2026. At the same time, Indiaโ€™s dependence on oil from the U.S. fell to multi-month lows in terms of both value and volume.

Putin calls India reliable partner, hits out at Western interference

The Russian President emphasised that New Delhi will continue to prioritise its own national interests, adding that India's diplomatic engagement with the United States does not hinder or undermine its time-tested relationship with Russia

Russia delivers fourth squadron of AI-enabled S-400 air defence system

Three S-400 squadrons have already been inducted into service; the fourth has now arrived, following delays linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict

President Putin to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13: Kremlin aide

President Putin last visited India in December 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit

Russia to fulfil all agreements on energy supply to India: FM Lavrov

Stating that 'Hindi-Rusi bhai bhaiโ€™ (Indians and Russians are brothers), Mr. Lavrov said that's not just a fun slogan to chant, it has become part of our culture