Russian President Vladimir Putin is on a two-day official visit to India, marking his first trip to the country since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war. The visit coincides with the 23rd India-Russia Summit, where several agreements are expected in sectors such as trade, economy, healthcare, academia, culture, and media.

A key focus of this visit is to strengthen the strategic and economic partnership between India and Russia, particularly as India’s relations with the United States have cooled recently. Putin’s aide, Yuri Ushakov, indicated that both nations may adopt a joint statement titled Programme for the Development of Strategic Areas of Russian-Indian Economic Cooperation, outlining cooperation until 2030.

As one of the most tightly guarded world leaders, President Putin travel

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