Putin's India visit: What's happening?

India Dec 04, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in India for his first visit since the Ukraine war, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the annual summit.
The big focus? Strengthening defense ties and boosting trade, especially after new US tariffs on Indian goods.

What's on their agenda?

They're talking about teaming up on Su-57 fighter jets (India wants next-gen aircraft), expanding business links, and even launching Russia's RT TV channel in India.
Both sides want to push trade to $100 billion by 2030 and find ways to work around US sanctions—plus, there's talk of more nuclear energy projects and making it easier for Indians to work in Russia.