Putin Fuels India Forever: Modi Hails Russia as Eternal Pole Star Ally

Vladimir Putin's December 5 visit to New Delhi marked a bold affirmation of strategic partnership, with over a dozen MoUs signed on health, migration, maritime, and nuclear energy. Putin emphasized Russia's role as a "reliable supplier" for India's energy needs, promising non-stop fuel amid Western sanctions and US tariffs on Indian goods.​

Modi praised the eight-decade bond's resilience, prioritizing balanced trade via national currencies (96% usage) and Eurasian FTA. Discussions touched Ukraine peace, BRICS, and civil nuclear projects like Kudankulam.​

Key Highlights

Energy Assurance: Continuous oil/gas/coal shipments; supports India's diversification amid stable prices.​

Trade Ambition: $100B by 2030 via diversified exports, logistics, and rupee-ruble settlements.​

Pole Star Metaphor: Modi's nod to unshakeable trust despite global turbulence.​

New Frontiers: Small modular reactors, worker mobility, e-visas for Russians.​

Sources: Times of India, New Indian Express, Telegraph India, CNBC.​