Putin India Visit | How India–Russia Ties Stayed Strong From Independence to the Ukraine War

Russian President Vladimir Putin's India visit this week for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This visit comes at a crucial moment — his first trip to India since the Ukraine war began in 2022. NDTV breaks down how the India–Russia partnership, rooted in post-Independence diplomacy, grew through the Cold War, strengthened in the 2000s, and continues to remain resilient despite global geopolitical tensions. From Nehru’s early outreach to the landmark 1971 Indo–Soviet Treaty and today’s “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership,” here’s a deep dive into why the relationship endures. Watch the full report by NDTV's Aditya Raj Kaul for historical context, strategic insights, and what to expect from Putin’s India visit.