Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day official visit, marking his first trip to India since the start of the Russia–Ukraine conflict. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a private dinner for the Russian leader shortly after his arrival, ahead of the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit.

Focus on Defence, Trade and Energy Cooperation

Putin’s visit is expected to strengthen strategic cooperation between the two nations, with key discussions centred on defence, bilateral trade, and energy partnerships. According to Kremlin officials, India and Russia will hold in-depth talks on “promising projects” linked to industrial collaboration, advanced technologies, transportation, peaceful space exploration, mining, healthcare, and labour migration programmes.

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