Putin signs India military logistics pact RELOS into law

• President Putin signed the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support (RELOS) agreement with India into federal law.
• The RELOS pact, ratified by both houses of the Russian parliament, facilitates mutual logistical support for military formations, warships, and aircraft.
• The agreement outlines procedures for sending military assets between Russia and India, covering joint exercises, humanitarian aid, and disaster relief.
• This key military pact strengthens cooperation, enables mutual use of airspace and port calls, and takes effect after the exchange of ratification instruments.

Why It Matters: Russia-India military pact boosts cooperation and logistical support.