Russia assures steady oil and LNG supply to India amid global disruptions

Amid global oil shocks and supply chain disruptions caused by the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, Russia has pledged to steadily increase oil and LNG supplies to India and continue meeting its fertilizer needs. Russian Deputy PM Denis Manturov met PM Narendra Modi to discuss cooperation in trade, fertilizers, connectivity, and people-to-people ties. The visit is part of preparations for upcoming BRICS and India-Russia annual summits. Russia has already increased mineral fertilizer supplies to India by 40% and is developing a joint carbamide production project. The discussions also covered deepening nuclear cooperation and other industrial, space, and educational projects.

Key Points

  • Russia has assured India of increased and steady supplies of oil and LNG despite global energy market disruptions.
  • The discussions between Russian Deputy PM Manturov and Indian PM Modi covered trade, fertilizers, connectivity, and people-to-people ties.
  • Russia has significantly increased mineral fertilizer supplies to India and is exploring a joint carbamide production project.
  • The visit is a precursor to the upcoming BRICS summit hosted by India and the India-Russia annual summit in Russia.
  • Cooperation in the oil and gas sector received particular attention, with Russia confirming its companies' capacity to meet Indian market demands.

Exam Facts

  • Russian Deputy Prime Minister: Denis Manturov.
  • 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit: Hosted in New Delhi in December 2025.
  • Russia increased mineral fertilizer supplies to India by 40%.
  • BRICS summit: To be hosted by India.

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All current affairs of 4 April 2026