Putin's India Visit: Strengthening India-Russia Strategic Partnership Amid US Trade Tensions

Dec 05, 2025 02:45 pm CST

Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day state visit to India marks 25 years of strategic partnership between the nations, focusing on defense cooperation, energy deals, and economic collaboration. The visit occurs as India navigates complex relations with the US over Russian oil imports and trade tariffs, highlighting India's balancing act between traditional ally Russia and Western powers.