NEW DELHI: Russia’s State Duma has formally approved a major military logistics pact with India just days before President Vladimir Putin lands in New Delhi for his December 4–5 state visit. The Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support (RELOS), which was signed on February 18, was tabled for ratification last week by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said the move underlined the strength of the two countries’ partnership. He described the India–Russia relationship as “strategic and comprehensive” and said the pact’s ratification was another step towards deeper cooperation. According to details posted on the Duma’s website, the agreement will allow military aircraft, ships and other formations from both sides to use each other’s facilities for a

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