New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on a two-day visit, receiving a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt on Friday. The visit includes a series of engagements with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reflecting the long-standing strategic partnership between India and Russia.

Prime Minister Modi welcomed Putin at Palam airport on Thursday, embracing him amid a display of traditional cultural performances. The leaders then proceeded to Modi’s official residence for a private dinner.

The summit is set to focus on boosting defence cooperation, enhancing trade resilience amid Western sanctions, and exploring collaboration in small modular nuclear reactors. Observers note that the visit assumes added significance amid a downturn in India-US relatio

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