Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India on Thursday for a two-day visit that places defence, energy, and economic cooperation back at the centre of New Delhi–Moscow engagement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to host him for a private dinner soon after his touchdown in the capital, setting the tone for a tightly packed diplomatic schedule.

Putin’s trip, his first to India since the Ukraine conflict began, comes against the backdrop of US sanctions targeting New Delhi, adding sharper focus to conversations around military supplies, long-term energy security, and bilateral trade mechanisms. The visit also coincides with fresh momentum in defence ties, with Moscow recently approving a significant military agreement for India.

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