Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in a grand way going to extent of even breaking the protocol by receiving a head of state himself. In a rare but sweet gesture, while receiving Russian President Vladimir Putin at Delhi Airport on Thursday evening, PM Modi hugged the Russian leader, highlighting strong ties between India and Russia including the strategic partnership while showing the strong bond between the two leaders.

December 4, 2025

How did PM Modi welcome Putin?

After greeting various officials, the Russian President stood alongside PM Modi to watch performances specially prepared for his welcome at the airport, signifying blending cultures between the countries. The leaders of the two countries travelled in the same car, as they departed from

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