Russia Assures India of Uninterrupted Energy and Fertilizer Supplies Amid Regional Instability

MOSCOW – In a significant diplomatic push to secure India’s supply chains, Russian President Vladimir Putin has assured External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar that Moscow remains committed to the uninterrupted supply of energy and fertilizers to India. The guarantee comes at a critical juncture, as ongoing disruptions stemming from the West Asia crisis threaten global commodity stability.

Minister Jaishankar, currently on a high-profile two-day visit to Moscow, held extensive discussions with President Putin and co-chaired the 27th meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological, and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) alongside First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov.

Addressing the Trade Imbalance

While bilateral engagement continues to strengthen, Minister Jaishankar highlighted a growing concern regarding the widening trade imbalance between the two nations. Official figures indicate that trade volume between India and Russia has surged four-fold over the last five years, climbing from approximately $13 billion in 2021-22 to nearly $60 billion in 2025-26.

However, this rapid growth has been accompanied by a significant deficit, with the imbalance widening from $6.6 billion to over $50 billion. “Addressing this imbalance is today one of our foremost priorities