India-Russia Trade 2025: Putin Orders More Imports to Fix Gap

Russia’s Vladimir Putin has ordered officials to increase imports from India in 2025 to narrow a mounting trade imbalance, after acknowledging losses India faced from US tariffs. The directive targets faster approvals, diversified purchases beyond oil, and smoother payments. Moscow and New Delhi are expected to map next steps soon, a closely watched shift for exporters, importers, and markets globally.