As Russia’s President Vladimir Putin wound up his two day visit to India with an address to the media, he had a message for the world:

“Russia is a reliable supplier of oil, gas, coal, and everything required for the development of India’s energy sector. We are ready to continue uninterrupted shipments of fuel for the fast-growing Indian economy.”

His host Narendra Modi reciprocated in full measure:

“For the past two and a half decades, President Putin has nurtured this relationship with vision and commitment. Our friendship has remained steadfast like a pole star through decades of global upheaval.”

Putin underlined ongoing collaboration on civilian nuclear energy, noting progress on a major Indian nuclear plant where three reactors are already connected to the grid.

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