Doval’s Moscow Mission: Oil, Arms, and Putin’s Shadow
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is currently in Moscow for the annual India-Russia security dialogue. His meetings with Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu are underway.
The discussions are expected to cover a range of critical issues. These include securing stable crude oil supplies for India and progressing on crucial defense procurements.
Among the key defense items on the agenda are the delivery of S-400 air defense systems and upgrades to India’s Sukhoi-30 fighter jets. Strengthening the overall strategic partnership between the two nations is also paramount.
A potential meeting with President Vladimir Putin is also on the cards. This visit is seen as a crucial step in paving the way for a high-level India-Russia summit in the near future.
Doval’s visit underscores India’s continued engagement with Russia, despite geopolitical complexities. The outcome of these talks will significantly impact India’s energy security and military preparedness in the years to come.
