Why India’s logistics pact with Russia signals its Arctic ‘footprint’ ambition
South China Morning Post • 5/2/2026
Summary
India and Russia have signed the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS), which aims to enhance military cooperation through joint exercises, training, and humanitarian missions. This pact is expected to increase Moscow's influence in the Indian Ocean and bolster New Delhi's presence in the Arctic. However, analysts note that the agreement does not entail opening each country's military bases to the other's armed forces.
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