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Putin begins India visit for key bilateral summit

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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on December 4, 2025, for a two-day state visit, his first since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit will focus on defence cooperation, oil imports, and trade amid pressures from Western sanctions and tariffs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Putin for a private dinner, followed by formal talks.