Why Is India Joining Forces With Russia In The Arctic?

The visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi just over a week ago seems to have been overlooked by many geopolitical observers, which is surprising. It represents one of the most consequential recalibrations of India–Russia ties in years -- combining defence access, energy guarantees, and diplomatic symbolism -- at a moment when global alignments are shifting faster than ever. At the heart of the visit was the ratification of the ‘Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support’ (RELOS) pact, a…