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PM Modi to Host Private Dinner for President Putin Ahead of 23rd India-Russia Summit
Dec 04, 2025 02:33 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Russian President Vladimir Putin for the 23rd India-Russia summit focusing on defense ties, trade agreements, and energy cooperation amid tense India-US relations. The leaders will discuss reducing India's trade deficit, American sanctions on Russian oil, and expanding bilateral strategic partnerships during Putin's 28-hour visit to New Delhi.
Putin Seeks to Address Russia-India Trade Imbalance Ahead of December Visit
Oct 03, 2025 11:02 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to address the trade imbalance with India caused by crude oil imports, highlighting the special strategic partnership between the nations. During the Valdai forum, Putin praised PM Modi's leadership and revealed intentions to increase Russian purchases of Indian agricultural products and pharmaceuticals, while welcoming cooperation on AI technology ahead of his December visit to India.