President Putin's Strategic 27-Hour Visit to India: Strengthening Historic Bilateral Relations Amid Global Tensions

Dec 05, 2025 02:12 am CST

Russian President Vladimir Putin's brief but significant 27-hour diplomatic visit to India underscores the enduring strategic partnership between the two nations. Focusing on defense cooperation, energy partnerships, and trade development, the visit comes at a critical time when India balances its historic ties with Russia against growing tensions with the United States over Russian oil imports and recent tariff impositions.