Putin in India Visit Highlights: Russian President Putin departs for Russia after concluding his India visit

Vladimir Putin India Visit Today Highlights: Russia and India are set to sign several agreements to enhance cooperation between the two countries in various areas, including healthcare and trade, during Putin's visit.

President Murmu received Russian President Putin upon his arrival at Rashtrapati Bhavan (X/@rashtrapatibhvn)President Murmu received Russian President Putin upon his arrival at Rashtrapati Bhavan (X/@rashtrapatibhvn)

Putin India Visit Highlights: Russian President Vladimir Putin left for Moscow on Friday from Palam Technical Airport, marking the end of his official visit to India. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was present at the airport to see him off. Before his departure, President Putin attended a formal dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan earlier in the evening. During the interaction, President Murmu expressed her appreciation for his continued support and personal commitment to strengthening the India–Russia special and privileged strategic partnership. Earlier in the day, on the 23rd India-Russia summit talks in New Delhi,  India and Russia have inked several agreements. These include MoUs on migration and mobility, port and shipping sector, and health and food safety sectors. PM Narendra Modi said both sides agreed on the economic cooperation programme till 2030, and that New Delhi and Moscow are working towards the early conclusion of the FTA with the Eurasian Economic Union.

PM Modi’s message on peace: Russian President Vladmir Putin, who is on a two-day visit to India, has arrived at Hyderabad House for bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Earlier on Friday, he was welcomed with the ceremonial Guard of Honour by the President’s Bodyguard (PBG) at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He was received by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the venue. After that, he visited Rajghat in New Delhi to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi.

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Putin’s India visit: PM Modi received President Vladimir Putin at Palam Airport on Thursday. The two leaders exchanged a warm handshake, shared a hug and greeted each other before leaving together in the same car for 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, the official residence of the Prime Minister. PM Modi also hosted a dinner for President Putin at his official residence. During the visit, which is Russian President’s first visit to the country since the start of the war in Ukraine, Russia and India are set to sign several agreements to enhance cooperation between the two countries in various areas, including healthcare and trade, during Putin’s visit.

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Dec 6, 2025 10:33 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'Those who accepted invite are open to scrutiny,' says Pawan Khera on Tharoor being invited to dinner at President’s residence

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was invited to the dinner hosted for Russian President Vladimir Putin at the President’s residence on Friday, but Leaders of the Opposition in both Houses of Parliament, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, were not.

This comes a day after Rahul Gandhi alleged the Modi government is going against “tradition” and doesn’t want him or a representative of the Opposition to meet Vladimir Putin because of its “insecurity”.

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said “those who extended such an invitation raise questions, and those who accepted are also open to scrutiny”.

“Everyone has their own conscience, their own inner voice. Had we been invited instead of our leaders, it is clear that we would not have accepted it,” he added.

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Dec 6, 2025 07:52 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 5 media pacts signed between New Delhi and Moscow

New Delhi and Moscow on Friday signed five media collaboration agreements between public broadcaster Prasar Bharati and various Russian media companies, including Joint Stock Company Gazprom-media Holding, National Media Group, BIG ASIA Media Group, ANO TV-Novosti and TV BRICS.

The agreements entail broadening cooperation in the field of broadcasting, content sharing and information exchange, said the Ministry of External Affairs.

Russian President Vladimir Putin also launched the India arm of state-funded Russia Today (RT) network on the same day.

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Dec 6, 2025 01:34 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Jaishankar sees off Putin at Airport

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday departed for Russia from Palam Technical Airport after concluding his India visit.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar saw him off at the airport.

Dec 5, 2025 08:54 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: What PM Modi, Russia’s Vladimir Putin discussed in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday hailed the long-standing India–Russia friendship, saying he was confident the partnership would help both countries navigate global challenges in the years ahead. Modi was speaking alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin at a joint press interaction during the latter’s two-day official visit to India.

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Dec 5, 2025 08:47 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Putin accorded ceremonial welcome upon his arrival - WATCH

Russian President Vladimir Putin was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival at Rashtrapati Bhavan to attend the banquet hosted in his honour by President Droupadi Murmu

Dec 5, 2025 08:32 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Russian President had a string of engagements today

Earlier in the day, Putin and PM Modi asked officials to speed up the pact on investment promotion.

The matter came up for discussion at the summit-level meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The two leaders also underlined the current and potential cooperation in the energy sector.

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Dec 5, 2025 08:05 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Russian President at Rashtrapati Bhavan for dinner hosted by President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu receives Russian President Vladimir Putin as he arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan to attend the banquet hosted in his honour


Dec 5, 2025 07:32 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Shashi Tharoor invited to Putin dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rahul Gandhi and Kharge not

Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, Leaders of the Opposition in both Houses of Parliament, were not invited to the dinner hosted for Russian President Vladimir Putin at the President’s residence on Friday, though Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was.

This comes a day after Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi alleged the Modi government is going against “tradition” and doesn’t want him or a representative of the Opposition to meet Vladimir Putin because of its “insecurity”.

Sources in the Congress confirmed to The Indian Express that Rahul Gandhi and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge were not invited to the dinner being hosted at President Droupadi Murmu’s residence. Tharoor confirmed to The Indian Express that he was invited to the dinner and that he will be going.

Dec 5, 2025 07:24 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: PM Modi shares picture of his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin

PM Modi shares picture of his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Dec 5, 2025 06:18 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'India is also called the Pharmacy of the World': Modi at India–Russia Business Forum

At the India–Russia Business Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is recognised as the “Pharmacy of the World,” supplying high-quality, affordable medicines globally. He proposed collaboration in vaccine development, cancer therapy, radiopharmaceuticals and API supply chains to strengthen healthcare security and create new industries.

PM Modi noted India’s strengths in natural fibres, technical textiles, design and handicrafts, and said Russia’s strong base in polymers and synthetic raw materials could help both countries build a resilient textile value chain.

He added that there was similar potential for cooperation in fertilisers, ceramics, cement, manufacturing and electronics.

Dec 5, 2025 05:09 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: India 'skill capital of the world': PM Modi at India–Russia Business Forum

At the India–Russia Business Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and Russia are “moving forward together on a new journey of co-innovation, co-production and co-creation,” adding that the partnership aims not just to boost bilateral trade but to develop “lasting solutions to global challenges.” Inviting businesses to deepen engagement, he said, “Come, Make in India, partner with India, and together let us create for the world.”

Modi said both countries had taken major decisions on tourist visas, which he said would boost two-way tourism, create new business opportunities for tour operators and generate employment.

Highlighting India’s young workforce, he said the country is emerging as the “skill capital of the world,” with talent across technology, engineering, healthcare, construction and logistics. Training Indian workers in Russian language and soft skills, he added, would help create a “Russia-ready workforce” aligned with Moscow’s demographic and economic priorities.

Modi said discussions over the past two days had been “very productive and meaningful,” with all sectors of the India–Russia partnership represented. He emphasised the need to unlock the full potential of connectivity initiatives and welcomed the large Russian delegation accompanying President Putin.

The prime minister said he and Putin had set a target last year to cross USD 100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, but added that after their latest discussions, “we will achieve it earlier.” Work is underway, he said, to reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers.

Dec 5, 2025 03:33 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Putin says India and Russia uphold UN principles while pursuing independent foreign policies

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia and India pursue independent and self-sufficient foreign policies, working closely with like-minded partners in BRICS, the SCO and the wider Global South. He added that both countries remain committed to upholding core principles of international law as enshrined in the UN Charter.

"Russia and India are conducting independent and self-sufficient foreign policy with like-minded countries in BRICS, SCO and other countries of the global majority...We are defending the main principle of the law enshrined in the UN," Putin said.

Dec 5, 2025 03:19 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Putin highlights nuclear, pharma and defence push as India–Russia deepen strategic partnership

At a joint press conference with PM Modi, Russian President Putin pointed to expanding scope of India–Russia cooperation, calling the partnership “independent, strategic and future-focused.”

Putin said the two sides are constructing India’s largest nuclear power plant at Kudankulam, where two of six reactors are already operational and four more are under construction. Once fully commissioned, he said, the project will significantly boost India’s supply of clean and affordable energy. Moscow and New Delhi are also exploring collaborations on small modular reactors, floating nuclear plants, and other peaceful nuclear applications in medicine and agriculture.

The Russian President announced plans for a large Russian–Indian pharmaceutical facility in the Kaluga region to produce advanced anti-tumour drugs using Indian technology. He added that Russian companies would deepen participation in manufacturing under the Make in India initiative.

Putin noted that cultural and educational ties were strengthening, and said the launch of the RT news channel in India would help audiences engage more closely with Russian perspectives.

He emphasised that India and Russia follow independent foreign policies and work together in BRICS and the SCO to advance a “more just and democratic multipolar world order.”

Expressing satisfaction with his talks with PM Modi, Putin said he was confident the visit would further reinforce the bilateral strategic partnership.

Dec 5, 2025 03:04 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'India advocated for peace on Ukraine issue from beginning'

India, Russia cooperation in critical minerals is crucial for ensuring secure and diversified supply chains across entire world, said PM Modi.

He said that India has advocated for peace on Ukraine issue from very beginning.

Dec 5, 2025 02:48 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'We agreed on India-Russia economic cooperation programme till 2030,' says PM Modi

"We discussed all areas of cooperation to further strengthen India-Russia ties...Taking India-Russia economic partnership to new heights is our common priority...We agreed on India-Russia economic cooperation programme till 2030," said PM Narendra Modi.

The Prime Minister also said New Delhi and Moscow are working towards the early conclusion of the FTA with Eurasian Economic Union.

Dec 5, 2025 02:47 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'President Putin's visit comes at a time our relations are passing through several historic milestones,' says PM Modi

Addressing the press after both sides exchanged MoUs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "President Putin's visit to India comes at a time our bilateral relations are passing through several historic milestones...The India-Russia friendship has remained steadfast like a pole star over past eight decades."

He added that the relationship is rooted in mutual respect and deep trust, and has "always stood test of time."

Dec 5, 2025 02:36 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: India, Russia ink several agreements

New Delhi and Moscow have inked an agreement on migration and mobility on the India's 23rd summit talks with Russia.

Both sides also exchanged MoU for cooperation in port and shipping sector, and health and food safety sectors, following talks between PM Narendra Modi and President Putin.

Dec 5, 2025 02:24 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Visuals of Russian President Vladmir Putin being welcomed with the ceremonial Guard of Honour

Visuals of Russian President Vladmir Putin being welcomed with the ceremonial Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.

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Dec 5, 2025 01:23 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'You will have to ask the government,' Shashi Tharoor on allegations that LoP is not allowed to meet visiting dignitaries

On LoP Rahul Gandhi's allegations that the LoP is not allowed to meet visiting dignitaries, he says, "... I know that the LoP has met other leaders and other foreign Prime Ministers and Presidents who have come. Why this time it wasn't possible, you will have to ask the government." --ANI

Dec 5, 2025 01:21 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'We have the right to decide who we meet, without it necessarily being seen as connected to any other relationship,' Congress' Shashi Tharoor on President Putin's visit

On Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said, "It is a very important gesture, and you must understand that diplomacy is both symbol and substance. The symbolism is an essential part of our foreign policy outreach. When the Prime Minister goes to the airport, when he makes him sit in his own car, when he takes him for a private dinner, when he gifts him the Gita translated into Russian, all these are very significant symbolic gestures. But they are not a substitute for substance. The substance is going on right now behind closed doors. We don't know what's being discussed, but I have no doubt that it's a very important signal of continuity and a very important relationship we've had with Russia for a very long time. This continuity will certainly be apparent when the decisions come out at the conclusion of the visit."

"We have the right to decide for ourselves who we meet, without it necessarily being seen as in any way connected to any other country's relationship. I hope we will maintain good independent relationships with the US, Europe, and China. Why should we have to worry about how people are going to react?" he added. --ANI

Dec 5, 2025 01:16 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'You made us aware of everything from time to time,' PM Modi to Putin on Ukraine War

In his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, PM Narendra Modi said, "We have been having constant communication after the Ukraine crisis. As a true friend, you made us aware of everything from time to time."

"I believe that trust is a great power," he added.--ANI

Dec 5, 2025 01:14 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Which areas does India want to expand its exports in?

Sources said India will want to increase its market access in Russia, for several commodities, including fruits, vegetables and pharmaceuticals.

India’s exports to Russia were only $4.9 billion in FY 2024-25 while imports from Russia, mainly oil, amounted to $63.8 billion.

Dec 5, 2025 12:38 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'We plan to move forward in all areas,' Putin to India

During his first bilateral meeting in India since the war in Ukraine began, Russian President Vladmir Putin said Moscow and New Delhi have relations in the military sphere, in space development, artificial intelligence and other areas. "We plan to move forward in all these areas," he added.

Bilateral trade between India and Russia reached a record high of $68.7 billion in FY 2024-25 -- a five-fold increase in four years. However, this arrangement has been lopsided as India’s exports were only $4.9 billion while imports from Russia, mainly oil, amounted to $63.8 billion.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had flagged the trade deficit during his Moscow visit earlier in August, saying that it "needed to be addressed urgently." Putin's visit comes at a time when oil imports from Russia are strained by Western sanctions and Trump's tariffs.

Dec 5, 2025 12:32 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'We are working on peaceful solution to Ukraine conflict,' Putin to PM Modi

"We are working on peaceful solution to Ukraine conflict," Russian President Vladmir Putin to PM Modi at Hyderabad House

Dec 5, 2025 12:25 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'India not neutral, on side of peace,' PM Modi to Russian President

“The world should return to peace, and we support every effort towards peace. India is not neutral; India is on the side of peace. India–Russia relations should grow and touch new heights,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladmir Putin at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, reiterating his previous calls.

Putin thanked PM Modi for attention to the Ukraine peace efforts.

Dec 5, 2025 12:14 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Russian President arrives at Hyderabad House

Russian President Vladmir Putin has arrived at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, where he will take part in bilateral discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The two leaders are likely to unveil a declaration for the Development of Strategic Areas of India-Russia Economic Cooperation until 2030, move forward on a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union, seal a labour mobility agreement, and team up on Arctic shipbuilding, The Indian Express has learnt.

Dec 5, 2025 12:06 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'Meeting will make a new stride in export not only to Russia, but to the CIS countries,' BJP's MP Sanjay Jaiswal on Modi-Putin meeting

On Russian President Putin's visit, BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal said, "India and Russia have always been very good friends. When we needed defence equipment, Russia helped us. Even while exporting from India, especially in pharma and other sectors, Russia has always been liberal in taking our products. Export and import in rupees and rubles have helped both countries. We are major exporters in many sectors. Russia has helped us in the defence and oil sectors. It has helped us in regulating diesel and petrol prices... PM Modi and President Putin's summit will yield results for both countries... The way BrahMos has been developed and exported worldwide has benefited India and Russia significantly. This meeting will make a new stride in export not only to Russia, but to the CIS countries..." --ANI

Dec 5, 2025 11:56 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Russian President pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

Russian President Vladmir Putin paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat memorial complex.

Dec 5, 2025 11:48 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Russian President arrives at Rajghat

Russian President has arrived at Rajghat memorial complex to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

Dec 5, 2025 11:41 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Russian President to head towards Rajghat next

After the ceremonial Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Russian President will be headed towards Rajghat. After Rajghat, he will head to Hyderabad House for the bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Both the ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan and tribute at Rajghat are part of the State visit protocol.

Dec 5, 2025 11:30 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Vladmir Putin welcomed with Guard of Honour

Russian President Vladmir Putin was welcomed with the ceremonial Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.

Dec 5, 2025 11:24 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'This is an age-old friendship, and it is in the interest of both countries to make it even stronger,' Congress' Pramod Tiwari on Russian President's visit

On Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, Congress leader Pramod Tiwari said: “When our country gained independence, both nations formed a strong bond, and former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation for this friendship. In 1971, Indira Gandhi strengthened it further when she relied on the India–Soviet Treaty during the creation of Bangladesh. Our Prime Minister Modi showed extra affection toward U.S. President Donald Trump… He even went to America and campaigned for Trump. I hope that the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin proves to be fruitful. This is an age-old friendship, and it is in the interest of both countries to make it even stronger.”

Dec 5, 2025 11:19 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Russian President arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, where is he is being received by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Dec 5, 2025 05:49 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Russia expresses interest in Indian fishery, meat products

Russia has signalled readiness to import fishery and meat products from India and has shown interest in jointly developing the trout market through a technical collaboration that could lead to joint ventures, the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said Thursday.

The visiting Russian delegation expressed this during a meeting between Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan ‘Lalan’ Singh and Russian Agriculture Minister Oxana Lut, held on the sidelines of the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit.

A ministry statement said both sides discussed expanding trade in fisheries, animal and dairy products; resolving market access issues; and fast-tracking establishment listings for exports. They also explored collaborations in research, education, and emerging aquaculture technologies, including deep-sea fishing vessels and modern processing systems. Read Report Here

Dec 5, 2025 05:31 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: US buys (reactor) fuel from us... why can’t India

Referring to New Delhi’s energy ties with Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday said “certain actors” dislike India’s growing role in international markets, and that these elements are aiming to constrain India’s influence for political reasons by imposing “artificial obstacles”.

In an interview to a private TV that was released on Thursday evening, the Russian president was asked about Western sanctions against Moscow and the US’s imposition of penalty tariffs on India for importing Russian oil. Putin said that India and Russia’s energy cooperation largely “remains unaffected”.

He said the US itself continues to buy Russian nuclear materials. “As for India’s purchases or purchase of energy resources from Russia… Well, I would like to note and have already mentioned this publicly once — the US itself still buys nuclear fuel from us for its own nuclear power plants.” Read Full Report

Dec 5, 2025 04:44 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Modi-Putin talks today: Strategic economic 2030 roadmap likely

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who reached New Delhi Thursday evening on a two-day state visit, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are likely to unveil a declaration for the Development of Strategic Areas of India-Russia Economic Cooperation until 2030, move forward on a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union, seal a labour mobility agreement and team up on Arctic shipbuilding, The Indian Express has learnt.

In a special gesture indicating the close ties between the two countries and their leaders, Modi received Putin at Delhi airport. They also met for a private dinner at the Prime Minister’s Lok Kalyan Marg residence.

Presenting a copy of the Gita in Russian to Putin, Modi, in a post on X late at night, said, “The teachings of the Gita give inspiration to millions across the world.”

Dec 4, 2025 11:45 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: PM Modi presents Russian translation of Bhagavad Gita to President Putin

PM Narendra modi presents a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Putin. The PM hosted President Putin at his official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.

Dec 4, 2025 10:35 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: PM hosts Putin for dinner at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin at his official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.

Dec 4, 2025 09:35 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Delhi Traffic Police announce traffic advisory for Friday

Delhi Traffic Police Thursday issued an advisory announcing traffic restrictions and diversions across several key stretches for 5 December due to administrative requirements in the light of President Putin's visit. The affected areas include carriageways and service lanes around W Point, A Point, ITO Chowk, BSZ Marg, Delhi Gate, JLN Marg, Rajghat Crossing, Shanti Van Crossing, Hanuman Setu–Y Point, Netaji Subhash Marg, Nishad Raj Marg, Saleem Garh Flyover bypass, the MGM–Pragati Maidan Tunnel to Hanuman Setu stretch, Kashmere Gate, Vikas Marg and IP Marg

Dec 4, 2025 08:55 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: PM Modi and Russian President Putin arrive at 7 LKM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin arrive at 7 LKM, the official residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Dec 4, 2025 08:19 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: PM Modi welcomes 'friend' Russian President Putin to India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed his "friend" Vladimir Putin to India and posted his pictures with the Russian President after the latter's arrival in New Delhi.

"Delighted to welcome my friend, President Putin to India. Looking forward to our interactions later this evening and tomorrow. India-Russia friendship is a time-tested one that has greatly benefitted our people," PM Modi wrote on X.

Dec 4, 2025 08:11 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'Welcome Putin'

In Uttar Pradesh, the Ganga Aarti in Varanasi featured a ‘Welcome Putin’ message crafted with diyas, adding a ceremonial touch to the Russian President’s visit.

Dec 4, 2025 08:09 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: MFA Russia tweets

MFA Russia tweets, "Russia President Vladimir Putin has arrived in India for a two-day state visit. The Russian leader received a warm personal welcome from Prime Minister Narendra Modi."

Dec 4, 2025 07:44 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: What's next on President Putin's schedule

Putin is set to join Modi for a private dinner at the Prime Minister’s official residence later tonight, though details of the meeting have not been disclosed.

Dec 4, 2025 07:39 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Modi and Putin hug, share warm handshake and car ride as Russian president arrives in India | Watch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin at Delhi airport this evening, where the two leaders exchanged a warm handshake, shared a hug and greeted each other before leaving together in the same car.

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Dec 4, 2025 07:25 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Russian President, PM Modi leave Delhi airport in same car

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travel in the same car, as they depart from the Palam Technical Airport in Delhi .

Dec 4, 2025 07:21 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Russian President Putin at the airport

Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in Delhi; Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives him at the airport

Dec 4, 2025 07:06 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in Delhi

Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in Delhi. Putin is on a two-day State visit to India. He will hold the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit with PM Narendra Modi in Delhi on December 5.

#watch | Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in Delhi

President Putin is on a two-day State visit to India. He will hold the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit with PM Narendra Modi in Delhi on December 5 pic.twitter.com/Y6dELuOUbt
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Dec 4, 2025 06:54 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: President Putin lands in Delhi

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in India for his two-day state visit.

Dec 4, 2025 06:44 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Palam Airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Palam Airport to receive Russian President Vladimir Putin

Dec 4, 2025 06:33 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: PM Modi reaches Airport

PM Modi reaches Palam Airport to receive President Vladimir Putin

Dec 4, 2025 06:12 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Rajnath Singh and Russian counterpart Andrei Belousov during the inspecting guard of honour before their meeting at Manekshaw Centre,

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Russian counterpart Andrei Belousov during the inspecting guard of honour before The 22nd India Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation at Manekshaw Centre, during guard of honour in New Delhi, India on Thursday. Express photos by Renuka Puri.

Dec 4, 2025 06:02 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: JP Nadda meets Russian Health Minister

Union Health Minister JP Nadda held talks with his Russian counterpart, Mikhail Murashko, ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s anticipated visit. The two leaders discussed strengthening cooperation in the health sector, agreeing to promote greater access to affordable and quality healthcare, with Nadda noting the shared commitment in a tweet.

Dec 4, 2025 05:30 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Rajnath Singh, Andrei Belousov reaffirm India–Russia defence ties at inter-governmental commission meeting

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov on Thursday co-chaired the 22nd meeting of the India–Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation in New Delhi.

Welcoming the Russian delegation, Rajnath Singh said, “Namaskar to the Defence Minister of Russia, Andrei Belousov, and the Russian delegation. It is a matter of pride for me to host you all here. I thank you for coming to discuss and strengthen our bilateral defence cooperation.”

He underlined the depth of the relationship, calling Russia a “time-tested, special, privileged and strategic partner of India”. Since the 2000 India–Russia Strategic Partnership declaration, he noted, defence cooperation has expanded significantly. Singh added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin have maintained regular engagement, including “extensive interactions” during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in China in June 2025.

Singh also highlighted progress on the economic front, welcoming the successful 26th meeting of the India–Russia Working Group on Trade and Economic Cooperation in Moscow last month, as well as the launch of negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement with the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union. “We had eagerly awaited the visit of President Vladimir Putin to India for the 23rd India Annual Summit, and that awaited moment has now arrived,” he said.

Belousov, in his remarks, began with a “Namaste” and expressed appreciation for India’s hospitality. He emphasised the “strong, time-tested friendship” between the two countries, rooted in deep cultural traditions. Marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War, he thanked the Indian delegation for attending commemorative events in Moscow earlier this year.

Calling India a “key partner for South Asian stability and global security,” Belousov said Russia continues to work closely with India on modernising the Army, Air Force and Navy. He also extended greetings on National Navy Day.

He noted that the intergovernmental commission reflects the commitment of both sides to taking effective, mutually beneficial decisions. “Today, we review its achievements and set new goals for the future,” he said.

Dec 4, 2025 05:20 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Putin’s schedule for the day

Russian President Vladimir Putin will touch down in New Delhi this evening, kicking off a tightly packed visit. Soon after his arrival, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host him for a private dinner — a reciprocal gesture mirroring the warmth Putin extended during Modi’s Moscow trip in July 2024. The informal dinner will be the first engagement of the visit, allowing the two leaders to set the mood and outline priorities ahead of tomorrow’s formal summit.

Dec 4, 2025 05:12 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Russian defence minister at National War Memorial

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Defence Minister of Russia Andrei Belousov lay wreath at the National War Memorial. Later today, the two ministers will co-chair the 22nd meeting of the India–Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation at the same venue.

Dec 4, 2025 04:57 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: ‘On hearing the word Russia, the first word that comes to the mind of every Indian is ‘India’s sukh-dukh ka saathi‘

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Thursday recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s words to describe the depth of the bilateral partnership, noting that “for Indians, the very mention of Russia evokes the sense of a true sukh-dukh ka saathi — a partner through every high and low.”

Goyal and Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff in the Russian Presidential Executive Office, addressed the India–Russia Business Forum at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam.

#watch | Delhi | Union Minister Piyush Goyal says, "Our PM Narendra Modi had captured the very soul of our relationship with Russia when he said, 'On hearing the word Russia, the first word that comes to the mind of every Indian is 'India's sukh-dukh ka saathi'." It translates to… pic.twitter.com/YgvXfCCxTy
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Dec 4, 2025 03:54 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Russian defence minister arrives in India

Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov touched down at New Delhi’s Palam Air Force Station, where he was welcomed by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan. Later today, Belousov and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will co-chair the 22nd meeting of the India–Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation.

Dec 4, 2025 03:52 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Why Putin’s visit is crucial even for India–US relations?

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit gains added significance at a moment when India–US ties are experiencing visible strain. Washington has recently slapped 50 per cent tariffs on a wide range of Indian exports, along with a separate 25 per cent levy tied to New Delhi’s continued purchases of Russian crude. In this backdrop, India’s engagement with Moscow is not just about stabilising an old partnership — it also strengthens New Delhi’s strategic position with the US, signalling that India intends to protect its economic and geopolitical space amid growing American pressure.

Dec 4, 2025 02:55 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Traffic snarls in Delhi likely for 2 days as police heighten security measures in national capital

Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day visit to India starting Thursday, the Delhi Police have arranged a multi-layered security ring around the capital and sanitised traffic routes for his cavalcade, senior officers said.

Although the Delhi Police have not yet issued an official traffic advisory to ease commuters' travel woes, senior officers have indicated that one would be issued ahead of Putin's arrival.

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Dec 4, 2025 01:28 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'India has to utilise the opportunity of the visit of the Russian President,' says West Asia Strategist Waiel Awwad

Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: On Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, West Asia Strategist Waiel Awwad told news agency ANI, "... Russia is considered by India not only as a strategic partner, but also a faithful one. Over the last seven decades, we have seen that Russian involvement in Indian affairs has always been pro-India... India has to utilise the opportunity of the visit of the Russian President... India also has to present its view of the Ukraine war, which India has already been saying. The Prime Minister said it many times that this is not an era of war and he wanted to end the Russia-Ukraine war. If that message goes well with President Putin, especially when the United States is also using its own influential diplomatic channels to pressurise Putin and Zelenskyy to agree to the peace plan. That will ease the tension on India. India has also noticed that the American tariff has been threatening India, especially in the energy sector, where India has sharply reduced the purchase from Russia, while they are buying from the US. If this war is put to and end, then India will be more comfortable, not only in buying Russian oil, but also to make 'Make in India' more successful..."

Dec 4, 2025 01:03 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'We should continue to strengthen our ties,' says Congress MP Karti Chidambaram

Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: On Russian President Vladimir Putin's India visit, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said that New Delhi and Moscow should continue to strengthen their ties and not let any third party interfere.

Dec 4, 2025 12:39 PM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'These summits set a new direction for the relationship at the highest level,' says Former Indian diplomat Mahesh Sachdev

Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: On Russian President Putin's visit to India, Former Indian diplomat Mahesh Sachdev told news agency ANI, "... These summits take strategic decisions and set a new direction for the relationship at the highest level... Only 2 days ago, President Putin had a 5-hour-long meeting at the Kremlin with President Trump's envoy and his son-in-law. So those issues will be in the backdrop of this summit... The two leaders would perhaps be working on how to state this oil equation through other means... The two sides seem to have decided to raise trade to $100 billion by 2030, irrespective of the oil equation... The two would have an occasion to discuss the geopolitics not only of Europe but also among the superpowers: China, Russia, and the United States, as well as the situation in South Asia... "

Dec 4, 2025 11:42 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Denis Manturov arrives at the Parliament

Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Denis Manturov arrives at the Parliament.

Dec 4, 2025 11:41 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'Russia and India make decisions based on their own interests,' says President of the Asian Russian Business Council

Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: On Vladimir Putin's India visit, President of the Asian Russian Business Council, Vera Pronkina, told news agency PTI, “This visit is essential. It shows that Russia and India remain close partners despite global turbulence. The message is clear: Russia and India make decisions based on their own interests, and external pressure does not work. This visit is not against anyone and reflects a partnership built on respect, not sanctions or demands from third countries."

Dec 4, 2025 11:39 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'India-Russia ties are long-standing and time-tested,' says Prof Amitabh Singh, Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies

Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Prof Amitabh Singh, Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies, ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit said, “India-Russia ties are long-standing and time-tested. President Putin’s visit to India is particularly significant given the current geopolitical situation. India didn’t start buying Russian oil after the war; it has been doing so for a long time -something the West knows well but often ignores.”

Dec 4, 2025 11:34 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'Putin has travelled only to politically close nations in recent years,' says Rus Bio Pharm President

Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's India visit, Rus Bio Pharm President Satya Kumar Punia told news agency PTI, “Putin has travelled only to politically close nations in recent years; this visit signals that Russia cannot be isolated by the West.”

Dec 4, 2025 11:30 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'Putin's visit to India is a direct statement that India will choose its own trading partners,' says Russian-Chinese Business Council President

Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Russian-Chinese Business Council President Maxim Kuznetsov said, “President Putin's visit to India is a direct statement that India will choose its own trading partners based on national interests.”

Dec 4, 2025 11:27 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'Both sides attach great importance to their relationship,' says former Indian Ambassador to the US Arun Kumar Singh

Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Former Indian Ambassador to the US Arun Kumar Singh said, “President Putin is coming at a time when Russia is facing many challenges due to the ongoing Ukraine conflict and US-European sanctions. His effort to come to India signals that both sides attach great importance to their relationship."

Dec 4, 2025 11:16 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'The India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission drives cooperation in defence & space,' Former BrahMos Aerospace CEO & MD Sudhir Mishra

Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Former BrahMos Aerospace CEO & MD Sudhir Mishra on President Vladimir Putin’s India visit said, “President Putin’s 4–5 December Delhi visit for the annual summit shows the importance Russia places on ties with India. The India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission drives cooperation in defence, energy, space, tourism, aviation and technology. Amid the Ukraine conflict, which Russia calls a special operation, his visit is significant. Trade, driven by energy, has crossed USD 80–90 billion. We must also appreciate PM Narendra Modi for welcoming a leader criticised by Western and NATO countries.”

Dec 4, 2025 10:47 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: 'President Putin’s India visit is more about India-Russia friendship,' says President of the Indian Business Alliance

Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Sammy Manoj Kotwani, President of the Indian Business Alliance said that Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India is more about "India-Russia friendship" and setting up goals for the coming 10–15 years.

“President Putin’s India visit is more about India-Russia friendship and setting goals for the next 10–15 years. We are moving from being buying partners to manufacturing partners,” said Kotwani.

Dec 4, 2025 10:29 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Putin’s visit | The long arc of India’s ties with Russia, the road ahead

Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Russian President Vladimir Putin first came to India for a summit with Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in October 2000.

Putin was then new to the President’s job — having been elected earlier in 2000 — and Vajpayee was also in the early years of his Prime Ministership.

New Delhi was under sanctions from the West for the Pokhran-II nuclear tests, while Russia was a pale shadow of the erstwhile Soviet Union. After the Soviet Union’s collapse, the US dominated the scene in a unipolar world.

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Dec 4, 2025 10:27 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Ahead of Putin’s visit, Nagaur MP urges Centre to bring back 61 Indians from Russia

Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: A day before Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India, Nagaur MP and Rashtriya Loktantrik Party chief Hanuman Beniwal on Wednesday urged the Centre to initiate diplomatic efforts to secure the safe return of 61 Indian students from Russia.

Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the Zero Hour, Beniwal drew External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s attention to what he described as a serious humanitarian matter.

Beniwal said that these youths, including several from Rajasthan had travelled to Russia on study and work visas but were allegedly deceived by agents and pushed into military roles in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

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Dec 4, 2025 10:26 AM IST
Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Putin arrives today, Europe messages Delhi | Lean on him to end Ukraine war

Putin India Visit Today Live Updates: Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrival in New Delhi Thursday on a two-day state visit to India, his first to the country since the start of the Ukraine war, several envoys and officials of European capitals are learnt to have “privately” urged the Indian government over the last few days to lean on Putin to end the war.

The Indian Express has learnt that this was conveyed “politely” and “subtly” by the envoys and officials of many European countries, including some in eastern Europe, who view this war as a threat to their existence and European security.

Sources said the gist of the message to Delhi from these European envoys and capitals is: “Putin is a friend of yours, he listens to you, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that solutions can’t be found on the battlefield, so please ask him to stop the war.”

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