India Looks to Russia for Reliable Uranium Supply

For the first time in five years, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Russia for a state visit on Monday, where he is holding talks with President Vladimir Putin to help re-energize relations between the two countries, with an eye on strategic deals. One item on the top of the agenda is Modi’s desire to finalize a long-term uranium supply deal with Russia, in a bid to secure a stable and reliable source of uranium for India's expanding nuclear power sector.

It would be a big score for both India and Russia, and Washington is paying…