India‑Russia logistics pact signals expanded Arctic and Indian Ocean cooperation
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 01:00 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
India and Russia signed the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS), granting mutual access to military facilities for exercises and logistics. Analysts say the deal could increase Moscow’s influence in the Indian Ocean and support India’s ambitions to deepen its Arctic footprint, though it does not entail full base sharing.
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