Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Moscow's readiness to provide "uninterrupted shipments" of fuel to India amidst pressure from the US to cease Russian oil purchases. Putin questioned why India should be penalized when the US itself buys nuclear fuel from Russia.

• Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed mutual objectives in trade and agriculture, agreeing on an economic program until 2030.
• Modi announced two new 30-day visa schemes for Russian tourists and the launch of Russia Today in India.
• Russia remained the US' top supplier of nuclear reactor fuel last year, and Putin highlighted a "flagship project" to build India's largest nuclear power plant with Moscow's help.