Russia, India agree to station 3,000 troops each

A new Russia-India agreement allows up to 3,000 troops, 5 warships, and 10 aircraft from each country to be stationed on the other's territory.

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Russia and India have signed a new intergovernmental agreement permitting the stationing of up to 3,000 military personnel from each country on the other's soil. The deal also allows for the temporary presence of up to 5 warships and 10 military aircraft from the sending party. The agreement is set to last for five years and will automatically renew thereafter, formalizing a significant expansion of bilateral military cooperation.

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18 AprКирилл Фёдоров / Война История Оружие

The message adds specific details on the agreement's limits for warships (5) and aircraft (10), and confirms its five-year term with automatic renewal.

e/eineurope · topic · T-00565cycle Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 06:25 UTC · first reported 18 Apr