Russia Ratifies Military Pact with India
Analysis based on 13 articles · First reported Dec 02, 2025 · Last updated Dec 03, 2025
The ratification of the RELOS agreement by Russia with India is expected to strengthen defense cooperation between the two nations, potentially leading to new arms deals and increased military interoperability. This could positively impact the defense industries in both Russia and India, and influence geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region.
Russia's Russia — State Duma ratified the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support (RELOS) agreement with India on December 2, 2025, ahead of President Vladimir Putin's state visit to New Delhi on December 4-5. The agreement, signed on February 18, 2025, by Vinay Kumar and Alexander Wang, facilitates mutual use of military facilities, airspace, and ports for joint exercises, training, humanitarian missions, and disaster relief. This move strengthens military cooperation between Russia and India, with discussions during Vladimir Putin's visit expected to cover potential Su-57 fighter jet acquisitions, additional S-400 missile systems, civil nuclear cooperation at Kudankulam, and labor mobility pacts. Vyacheslav Volodin, Speaker of the Russia — State Duma, highlighted the strategic and comprehensive nature of the partnership. The agreement is seen as a natural progression of existing frameworks and aligns with India's multi-aligned foreign policy, bolstering interoperability in challenging regions like the Arctic.
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