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Russia and India expand trade and fertilizer ties

7 sourcesUpdated 24 Aug 2026, 11:24 pm Coverage regionsIndia · Global
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Trade and energy were central as Indian and Russian officials met in Moscow.

Bilateral trade was described as having grown to nearly 60 billion US dollars.

Jaishankar said the trade imbalance needs to be addressed.

Putin said Russia is increasing fertilizer supplies to India and is ready to continue.

Why it mattersStronger economic ties between Russia and India could reshape global commodity markets and energy supply chains.
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The talks also covered nuclear energy and broader diplomatic coordination.

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The reporting broadly agrees that Russia and India are deepening cooperation, with trade, energy, and fertilizer supplies at the center of the talks.

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What remains open is how the trade imbalance will be addressed and how far the expanded cooperation will go as discussions continue.

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The talks are presented as part of a wider effort to expand bilateral cooperation, with trade, energy, and fertilizer deliveries all mentioned. The reporting also notes discussion of nuclear energy and other international issues. The overall tone is descriptive and focused on the scope of the meeting.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Daily Excelsior, Yeni Safak English
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Daily Excelsior Neutral framing Reported

India, Russia to further expand cooperation in trade, energy

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and co-chaired the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission meeting. The report states that bilateral trade has grown significantly to nearly 60 billion US dollars, though Jaishankar highlighted a widening trade imbalance that needs to be addressed. Putin noted that Russia is increasing fertilizer supplies to India and expressed readiness to continue doing so to support the agricultural sector.

Yeni Safak English Neutral framing Reported

Putin says Russia-India trade rebounds as ties deepen

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Russian President Vladimir Putin reported that trade between Russia and India has rebounded in 2026 after a slight decline last year, with ties expanding across strategic sectors. During talks in Moscow involving Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the officials discussed economic cooperation, fertilizer deliveries, and nuclear energy. The foreign ministries also addressed international developments in regions such as Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Iran while reaffirming diplomatic coordination.