Vladimir Putin, India-Russia relations, Narendra Modi, India-Russia annual summit, S-400 defense systems, military hardware, energy security, US sanctions, Ukraine conflict, diplomatic relations, Russian crude oil, bilateral talks, strategic partnership

Dec 04, 2025 11:32 am CST

Russian President Vladimir Putin begins a significant two-day visit to India, featuring a private dinner with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. The high-level talks will focus on military cooperation, energy security amid US sanctions, and diplomatic perspectives on the Ukraine conflict, highlighting the enduring strategic partnership between the two nations despite geopolitical challenges.