Putin to Visit India on December 4–5 for High-Level Talks with PM Modi
Russian President Vladimir Putin will embark on a state visit to India on December 4–5 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officials from both nations confirmed on Friday. The Kremlin stated that the visit aims to deepen bilateral relations and facilitate discussions on key international developments.
During the visit, Putin will hold formal talks with Modi and also meet Indian President Droupadi Murmu. The Kremlin announced that several intergovernmental and commercial agreements are expected to be signed, reflecting the importance of what it described as a “particularly privileged strategic partnership.” The wide-ranging cooperation between the two countries spans political, economic, scientific, technological, cultural, and humanitarian sectors. Putin last visited India in December 2021, shortly before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.
The visit comes as India’s imports of Russian oil are expected to drop in December to their lowest level in three years due to refiners shifting purchases to avoid breaching Western sanctions. U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly urged India to halt Russian oil imports, though India remains one of the largest buyers. Despite global geopolitical pressures, New Delhi continues to maintain strong energy and defense ties with Moscow.
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