Russian President Putin Likely To Visit India On December 5

Russian President Putin Likely To Visit India On December 5-6 Amid US Trade Tensions Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to visit New Delhi on December 5-6 for a summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as India and Russia continue to strengthen their strategic partnership. The visit comes amid strained India-US ties, following Washington’s imposition of 25% tariffs on Indian goods over its sustained oil trade with Moscow. India has defended the imports, citing supply shifts after the Ukraine conflict. The summit follows an earlier meeting between Putin and Modi at the SCO summit in China, where the two held extended talks. With Russia being one of India’s top defence and energy partners, the visit signals strong bilateral ties, even as India balances relations with the West. Key