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Russia and India Agree on Major Aircraft Deal Ahead of BRICS Summit

WHY IT MATTERS

The deal is expected to strengthen Russia's economic ties with India and provide a significant boost to India's aviation sector, with potential implications for the country's economic growth and development.

What happened

Russia and India have reached an agreement on a significant aircraft deal, with Russia set to supply 105 planes to India. The deal comes ahead of the BRICS summit, a gathering of leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The agreement marks a major push by Russia in the Indian aviation market, with the country looking to strengthen its ties with India. The deal is expected to boost Russia's presence in the Indian market and provide a significant boost to India's aviation sector. The exact details of the deal, including the type of aircraft and the timeline for delivery, have not been disclosed.

PRIMARY SOURCES

Russia eyes major aircraft push in India ahead of BRICS with 105-plane deal

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