New Delhi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a private dinner for Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, hours after he lands in Delhi to expand overall bilateral strategic and economic partnership against the backdrop of frosty ties between India and the US.

Boosting defence ties, insulating India-Russia trade from external pressure and exploring cooperation in small modular reactors are set to be the focus of the summit meeting between Modi and Putin on Friday that is expected to be closely watched by Western capitals.

Following the 23rd India-Russia summit, the two sides are expected to seal several agreements, including in areas of trade.

As the Russian leader is visiting India amid renewed American push to end the war in Ukraine, the issue is likely to figure prominent

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