Russia on Friday said it can scale up supplies of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India as the ongoing war in West Asia continues to deepen the global energy crisis.
During his official visit to India, Russia’s First Deputy Chairman Denis Manturov said Russian companies have the capacity to steadily increase energy exports to meet India’s growing demand.
According to a statement from the Russian Embassy in India, Manturov also noted that Russia had increased supplies of mineral fertilisers to India by 40 per cent by the end of 2025. He added that Moscow remains ready to continue meeting India’s requirements, reflecting the importance of the partnership beyond just energy.
“Denis Manturov confirmed that Russian companies have the capacity to steadily increase supplies of oil and liquefied natural gas to the Indian market. Russia and India continue to strengthen their partnership in nuclear energy. In line with agreed schedules, the project to construct power units for the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is being implemented," the statement read.
Manturov further noted that a joint project for urea production is currently under development, which is expected to support long-term agricultural cooperation between the two nations. Alongside this, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing collaboration in nuclear energy.
Work on new power units at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is progressing as per agreed timelines, underlining steady cooperation in the sector. Russia and India have been long-standing partners in nuclear energy, and the project remains a key pillar of their strategic ties.
Beyond energy and fertilisers, discussions during the visit also covered expanding cooperation in sectors such as industry, space, education and innovation. Manturov, who co-chairs the India-Russia intergovernmental commission, held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, focusing on trade, connectivity, technology and critical minerals.
“Both sides held wide-ranging discussions focusing on trade, industry, energy, fertilizers, connectivity and mobility in addition to new opportunities in technology, innovation and critical minerals. The two sides also reviewed the progress on the implementation of the various outcomes of the 23rd India Russia Annual Summit held in December last year. The co-Chairs also exchanged views on regional and global developments, including the conflict in West Asia," the release read.
The two sides also reviewed progress made since the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit held in December 2025 and exchanged views on regional and global developments, including the situation in West Asia.
