NEW DELHI Dec 02: Russia’s State Duma has formally approved a major military logistic pact with india just days before President Vladimir Putin lands in New delhi for his December 4-5 state visit.
Russia’s State Duma ratified the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support (RELOS) agreement with India on December 2, 2025, enabling mutual use of military facilities for joint exercises, training, humanitarian aid, and disaster relief. This logistics pact, signed in February, allows Russian and Indian warships, aircraft, and units to access each other’s bases with streamlined support procedures. The approval came ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to New Delhi on December 4-5.
Strategic Partnership Boost
State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin highlighted the ratification as a step toward deeper reciprocity in the “strategic and comprehensive” India-Russia ties. The move underscores ongoing defense collaboration amid global tensions. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin had forwarded the pact for legislative approval last week.
Visit Implications
Putin’s trip will focus on expanding trade, defense, and health partnerships, with RELOS enhancing operational interoperability. The agreement strengthens bilateral military logistics without new financial commitments.
