PM Modi welcomes Putin for key India-Russia summit

India Dec 04, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Delhi, marking Putin's first India visit since 2021 and the start of the Ukraine war.
The two-day trip celebrates 25 years of their strategic partnership and brings both leaders together for their 23rd annual summit.

Why should you care?

This visit isn't just about handshakes—India and Russia are looking to boost trade from $68.7 billion to $100 billion by 2030, with new deals on defense, energy, and big transport projects on the table.
They're also working to fix trade imbalances and make it easier to do business using local currencies.
With global politics shifting fast, this summit could shape how India and Russia team up in the years ahead.