India-Russia Military Cooperation: Not-So-Secret Talks, Familiar Alliances
According to a Kyiv Post source in Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR), Russia and India are planning to deepen their military-technical cooperation. The two countries are scheduled to meet in St. Petersburg from September 15-18 to finalize military cooperation plans for 2025-2026. The agenda includes discussions on defense cooperation, military training, and joint exercises, with Ukrainian intelligence obtaining a detailed schedule. This development comes as India continues to purchase Russian oil and Prime Minister Modi signals positive progress in relations with Russia, suggesting a commitment to strengthening ties between the two nations.
John Q. Hosedrinker