New Delhi : In first time in four years, Russian Putin Vladimir Putin is all set to visit India for a two-day visit from December 4-December 5 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. This will mark Putin's first official trip to India since the Ukraine war broke out in February 2022. Putin last visited India in 2021.

Reportedly, S-400 missile system and talks on the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft might be at the helm of discussion between the two leaders, stated Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Peskov highlighted Su-57 is "the best plane in the world," and signalled Moscow's willingness to expand defence technology collaboration, including joint efforts such as BrahMos.

PM Modi and Putin had met earlier this year on the side

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