Russia pledges uninterrupted fuel, $100B trade with India; new routes, pharma plant.

• Russia pledges uninterrupted fuel supply to India and aims for $100 billion trade by 2030.
• Leaders adopted a 2030 Economic Programme to boost trade, including a potential FTA and opportunities for Indian professionals in Russia.
• Both nations will enhance connectivity through INSTC, Northern Sea Route, and Chennai-Vladivostok Corridor.
• Cooperation extends to securing critical mineral supply chains and an Indian pharma factory in Russia.
• Stronger India-Russia ties may affect India's trade negotiations with the US, particularly regarding tariffs on Russian oil.

Why It Matters: Stronger India-Russia economic ties affect energy security, trade, and US relations.