India advances affordable energy access amidst geopolitical challenges following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to New Delhi on December 4-5, 2025, for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Putin reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to uninterrupted fuel supplies—oil, gas, and coal—essential for India’s rapid industrialization, while Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on December 7-8 that sovereign India will continue sourcing energy where economically beneficial, defying U.S. pressures and tariffs. Key agreements include an economic roadmap targeting $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030, civil nuclear cooperation on the Kudankulam project (three reactors operational), and defense co-production for self-reliance. From an Indian strategic perspective, this bolsters energy security and strategic autonomy, navigating Western sanctions on Russia to prioritize national interests amid global volatility