New Delhi, Dec. 6 -- India's relationship with Russia crossed a new milestone as both countries agreed to deepen and expand their trade ties beyond oil and defence. Russian President Vladimir Putin was in Delhi for two days, December 4 and 5, for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. It was the first official trip of the Russian President to New Delhi since the Russia-Ukraine war began in February 2022.

India and Russia signed several key agreements, including trade, energy and technology, on Friday, December 5, that are expected to have a significant medium to long-term impact on the Indian economy. Both countries have agreed to increase their trade to $100 billion by the end of the decade.

"The summit outcomes demonstrate a renewed pus...