New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin began his two-day state visit to India on December 4, 2025, marking his first trip to the country in four years and his first since the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday evening and was hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a private dinner at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, ahead of the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.

The summit, scheduled for December 5 at Hyderabad House, will focus on defence, energy, trade, space, and technology, as both nations look to further strengthen their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Several agreements are expected, with one of the key agenda items being discussions on a potential new S-400 missile system contract. Russia is reportedly offering up to 50 per cent technology transf

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