India And Russia Advance Talks On Cybersecurity And Nuclear Pact Ahead Of Putin’s Visit

India and Russia are intensifying discussions on cybersecurity and nuclear energy cooperation ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit for the annual bilateral summit. The two nations are working on a roadmap to strengthen collaboration across critical and emerging sectors, including artificial intelligence, space technology, and semiconductor development.  

 

Strategic Focus Areas And Bilateral Agreements  

- India is revisiting its nuclear liability framework to facilitate joint projects with Russia in nuclear energy  

- Russian nuclear firm Rosatom, which built the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Maharashtra to explore thorium-based small modular reactors  

- Cybersecurity is a key priority, with both nations co-developing cyber defense tools, sector-specific firewalls, and security solutions for global markets  

 

High-Level Engagements And Upcoming Forums  

- A delegation from NITI Aayog is expected to participate in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, where Indo-Russian cooperation in science and technology will be a central theme  

- Moscow-based development organization Innopraktika is preparing to establish an Indo-Russian technology association and engineering center to drive innovation  

- The University of Delhi and Russia’s Higher School of Economics have partnered to create an international scientific laboratory focused on data storage and transmission in space systems  

 

Future Prospects And Industry Impact  

- India and Russia are exploring partnerships in critical minerals, AI, and semiconductor development under co-development models similar to BrahMos  

- The upcoming summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Putin is expected to formalize several of these collaborations  

- Strengthening technological cooperation is seen as a strategic move to enhance bilateral ties and drive future-ready innovation  

 

With both nations prioritizing cybersecurity and nuclear advancements, the summit is expected to mark a significant step in Indo-Russian collaboration across key sectors.  

 

Sources: Moneycontrol, Economic Times, ET Government.