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Russian President Vladimir Putin is a black belt leader

Russian President Vladimir Putin has long cultivated the image of a black‑belt martial artist, particularly in judo, using it to project discipline, toughness and control—but his honorary taekwondo black belt…

The Analyst December 6, 2025

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The economic benefits Russia gains from RELOS access to the Indian Ocean

RELOS access to Indian Ocean ports can give Russia concrete economic advantages by cutting logistics costs, securing energy routes, and opening markets along critical sea lanes. It also supports Russia’s…

The Analyst December 5, 2025

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Strategic implications of RELOS for India and Russia

RELOS significantly deepens India–Russia defence cooperation, expanding India’s operational reach from the Indo‑Pacific to the Arctic while giving Russia a cost‑effective foothold in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Strategically, it…

The Analyst December 4, 2025

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Decoding India-Russia RELOS Agreement

India and Russia’s Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support (RELOS) agreement is a landmark military logistics pact that allows both countries’ armed forces to use each other’s bases for refuelling, repairs,…

The Analyst December 4, 2025