New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday to a ceremonial welcome, marking the start of a closely watched two-day state visit aimed at reinforcing India–Russia ties amid shifting global power dynamics and ongoing geopolitical turbulence. His arrival, greeted personally by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport, underlined the strategic weight attached to this summit by both nations.

Modi’s decision to receive Putin at the airport an honour reserved for select global leaders sent a clear message that New Delhi continues to value its traditionally strong relationship with Moscow. The two leaders exchanged warm greetings before proceeding to the capital, setting the tone for an agenda-packed visit.

Putin is accompanied by a high-level delegation of

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