NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in India on Thursday for his first visit in four years, kicking off the trip with a private dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit, taking place amid a rapidly evolving global order and ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, is expected to put economic cooperation at the centre of talks. Putin’s arrival on Thursday evening will be followed by an intimate dinner with PM Modi . The leaders are expected to review the full spectrum of the special and privileged strategic partnership: defence ties, energy security, trade expansion and cooperation in emerging sectors. They will also exchange views on key global and regional issues, including developments in Eurasia and the Indo-Pacific. The Russian president’s ke

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