India and Russia: Strong Army Talks in New Delhi on 24 May 2026

Another important event is coming up. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to attend the BRICS summit. The summit will be held on 12-13 September 2026 in New Delhi. BRICS is a group of large economies. The original members are Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. In 2024, BRICS expanded to include new members. This summit will be another chance for India and Russia to meet and strengthen their ties.

Why Is This Partnership Important?

India and Russia have been defence partners for a very long time. India bought many tanks, aircraft, and ships from Russia. Russia also helped India build its own defence industry. Even today, a large part of India’s military equipment comes from Russia. But the relationship is not just about buying and selling. Both countries trust each other. They hold joint military exercises. They share technology. They also work together in international groups like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). This trust is hard to find in world politics.

Exam-Focused Points

• 5th Sub Working Group (Land)  meeting held in  New Delhi  on  24 May 2026 .

• Meeting under  IRIGC-M&MTC  – India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation.

• Russian delegation  visited the  Shatrujeet Brigade  of the Indian Army.

• RELOS  stands for  Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement .

• RELOS came into effect on  12 January 2026  (ratified in December 2025).

• RELOS allows  3,000 troops ,  five warships , and  ten aircraft  to be stationed in each other’s territory.

• Russian Foreign Minister  Sergey Lavrov  visited India in May 2026.

• Topics discussed: defence manufacturing, space cooperation, fertiliser supplies.

• BRICS summit  scheduled for  12-13 September 2026  in  New Delhi .

• Russian President  Vladimir Putin  expected to attend the BRICS summit.

• India and Russia have long-standing defence ties including joint exercises and technology transfer.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1: What happened on 24 May 2026 between India and Russia?
A: On 24 May 2026, the 5th Sub Working Group (Land) meeting was held in New Delhi. Indian and Russian Army officers discussed defence cooperation, training, and joint military capabilities.

Q2: What is RELOS?
A: RELOS means Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement. It allows India and Russia to use each other’s military bases. Each country can station up to 3,000 troops, five warships, and ten aircraft on the other’s territory. It started on 12 January 2026.

Q3: What is IRIGC-M&MTC?
A: IRIGC-M&MTC is the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation. It is the main body that handles defence talks between the two countries.