In a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin upon his arrival at the Air Force Station Palam on Thursday (December 4, 2025) evening, ahead of the India-Russia annual summit scheduled for Friday (December 6).

This is Mr. Putin’s first state visit to India since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, which is currently drawing global attention because of renewed peace efforts involving U.S. President Donald Trump. Modi sets personal tone as Putin begins high-stakes India visit

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“Delighted to welcome my friend, President Putin to India. Looking forward to our interactions later this evening and tomorrow. India-Russia friendship is a time-tested one that has greatly b

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