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President Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, with bilateral talks with PM Modi scheduled during his visit.

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discuss Iran tensions, Ukraine conflict, and global security in a 90-minute call, signalling ceasefire and diplomatic efforts.

India and Russia agreed to expand economic ties and target $100 billion in trade by 2030, PM Modi said after talks with President Putin.

PM Modi praised India’s strong and enduring partnership with Russia, highlighting cooperation on energy, security and support for peace in Ukraine.

PM Modi on Friday stated that India is not neutral on Ukraine, backing all peace initiatives and stressing that global well-being lies in peaceful solutions.

PM Modi and President Putin met at Hyderabad House on Friday to discuss strengthening India–Russia ties across defence, trade and the economy.

On Friday, President Putin visited Rajghat, where he laid a wreath and paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi during his ongoing State Visit to India.

President Putin, currently on a two-day State Visit to India, was formally welcomed with full honours at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.

President Putin will be welcomed with a guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday ahead of key talks with PM Modi on future India–Russia ties.

US media view Vladimir Putin’s visit as a key test of India’s global positioning and its balance between Moscow and Washington.