New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin will begin his visit to India on Thursday with an informal meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence. Former diplomats have described the visit as extremely important, calling it one of the most significant diplomatic engagements India has seen in recent years.

Speaking to IANS, Former diplomat Veena Sikri said, “I believe this is an extremely important visit, perhaps one of the most significant for India in a very long time. It is driven by a combination of global and strategic factors. The current geopolitical environment is highly fragile, with two major conflicts ongoing — the Ukraine-Russia war and the Gaza-Israel conflict, which continue to simmer without a clear resolution. Additionally, India has been facing considerabl

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