Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday evening, where he was warmly received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Palam airport. The visit marks Putin’s first trip to India in more than four years and comes amid the 23rd Annual India-Russia Summit.
Putin’s two-day visit is also his first to India since the Ukraine conflict began. Later tonight, he is scheduled to attend a private dinner hosted by PM Modi.
The two leaders have maintained regular communication throughout 2025, holding five telephone conversations this year. They also met earlier on September 1 during the SCO Heads of State Council Meeting in Tianjin, China.