Putin India Visit LIVE Updates: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to land in India for his two-day state visit by 4:30 PM. The Russian delegation will hold discussions on cooperation in areas such as trade, economy, science, technology, and culture. Putin will be attending the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, where several international and regional issues will be on the agenda.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to host a private dinner for Putin after his arrival in New Delhi. The two leaders will hold talks at Hyderabad House in a restricted format.
The last time Putin visited India was on December 6, 2021. He visited New Delhi to attend the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit. This will be his first visit to the country since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022.
Putin's agenda on December 5 includes a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, tributes at Rajghat, delegation-level talks with PM Modi, followed by a joint press statement, a business event with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan before his departure in the evening.
Here are the LIVE UPDATES on Putin's India Visit 2025:
Putin In India: Inside Vladimir Putin's 'Impregnable' Aurus Senat: A Fortress On Wheels
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India today, and with him comes his security convoy, which includes one of the world's most secretive and heavily protected vehicles: the Aurus Senat.
Inside The Rs 170-Crore Home Of World's Richest Man Where Putin Is Being Hosted In Delhi
Hyderabad House in Delhi plays a prominent role in Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day India visit
What The Presidential Suite Where Putin Is Staying In Delhi Costs Per Night
Putin will reside in ITC Maurya’s most opulent suite, the Chanakya Suite
Putin In India LIVE: New Delhi's Balancing Act With Moscow Amid US Sanctions
Beyond defence, trade relations are expected to feature prominently as India walks a diplomatic tightrope -- relying on strategic Russian oil imports while trying not to provoke US President Donald Trump during ongoing tariff negotiations.
India, the world's most populous nation, has become a major buyer of Russian oil, saving itself billions of dollars and providing Moscow with a much-needed export market after it was cut off from traditional buyers in Europe because of the war.
But Delhi has recently cut down on crude imports under pressure from sanctions on Russia's top oil producers Rosneft and Lukoil.
(AFP)
Inside Vladimir Putin's Security: How Russia President Is Protected On Tour
Vladimir Putin’s foreign trips are conducted with extreme secrecy, precision and an elaborate security system led by Russia’s Federal Protective Service.
Putin In India LIVE: PM Modi-Putin Meet Comes Amid Punitive US Sanctions On New Delhi
The 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, scheduled for Friday, comes at a time when the US has imposed punitive sanctions on New Delhi and will focus on strengthening defence cooperation, along with discussions on trade and energy partnerships.
On Wednesday, Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov called the upcoming meeting during a private dinner between Putin and PM Modi "one of the key points of the Russian leader's visit," Russian state-run news agency TASS reported. According to Ushakov, Putin will discuss important issues of bilateral ties and the international situation with PM Modi.
(IANS)
How Rich Is Vladimir Putin: All About The Russian President's Assets
Russian President Vladimir Putin has left for India and is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi Thursday evening for a two-day state visit as part of the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.
Putin India Visit LIVE: Putin's 2021 Visit: What Happened Last Time Russian President Was In India
During the Russian President's 2021 trip, squeezed into a five-hour window because of the pandemic, Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about defence, energy, and long-term partnership.
Putin In India LIVE: Aarti, 'India'-Russia Friendship March' In Varanasi Ahead Of Putin's Visit
A group in Varanasi on Thursday organised an "India-Russia Friendship March" to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of his arrival in India for the annual summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Varanasi is the Lok Sabha constituency of PM Modi since 2014. Putin's India visit will be limited to the national capital only.
(PTI)
Talks On Trade, Su-57 Fighter Jets: What To Expect From Vladimir Putin's India Visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi this evening for a two-day state visit aimed at strengthening one of the world's most enduring bilateral partnerships.
