Prime Minister Modi welcomes President Vladimir Putin at Palam airport, Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin upon his arrival at Delhi’s Palam Airport, marking the start of the Russian leader’s official visit to India today (Source: Photo by ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets President Vladimir Putin with a warm handshake upon his arrival for the two-day state visit to India (Source: Photo by ANI)

The two leaders share a brief hug and depart together from the airport, marking the start of what’s expected to be a high-stakes summit on defence, trade and strategic cooperation (Source: Photo by ANI)

They were seen conversing during the official arrival, with Indian and Russian delegations present in the background (Source: Photo by ANI)

Prime Minister Modi and Russian President witness a cultural performance by Artists at the airport (Source: Photo by ANI)

The leaders applaud the dancers’ performances during the welcome ceremony (Source: Photo by ANI)

PM Modi and President Putin leave Palam Airport together after the welcome ceremony, sharing a symbolic gesture of goodwill (Source: Photo by ANI)

The leaders exit the airport in the same car, underscoring the warm ties between India and Russia (Source: Photo by ANI)