Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India in December. The journey is going to take place at a time when US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50 percent tariff on India. During Putin’s visit, India can do large arms deals with Russia.
Vladimir putin india visit: Russian President Vladimir Putin may visit India in December. The news agency AFP has given this news quoting Kremlin officials as saying. This journey will be at a time when US President Donald Trump is pressurizing India not to buy Russian oil. He has imposed 50 percent tariff on Indian goods.
Narendra Modi will meet Vladimir Putin in China on 1 September
Kremlin had earlier announced that Putin had accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to come to India in May. Both sides have not yet set the date. The news of Putin’s December visit comes at a time when PM Modi is scheduled to meet the Russian President during the Shanghai Cooperation Sangathan (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China on 1 September.
Putin will come to India for the first time after the Russia-Ukraine war begins
Putin is coming to India for the first time since the Russia-Ukraine War began in 2022. The importance of his travel to Trump’s tariff has increased further. India’s relations with America are becoming stressful. At the same time, association with Russia and China is increasing.
Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariff on India
Donald Trump recently imposed an additional 25% tariff on India for buying oil from Russia. Due to this, the total fee has increased to 50 percent. The Government of India has strongly criticized Washington’s move. It is said that this is a double criterion. China buys the most oil from Russia, it has not been applied so much tariff. The countries of Europe are trading with Russia. Despite American pressure, India has not indicated to stop its oil trade with Russia.
Russia has supported India
Russia, supporting India, described the American tariff step as an inappropriate and double standards. The Russian Embassy said that if Indian goods cannot go to the US market, they can go to Russia.
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Large deals may occur during Putin’s visit
During Putin’s visit, India can make big deals with Russia to purchase arms. India needs fifth generation fighter aircraft. Additional S 400 systems are to be purchased. Russia has been India’s largest defense partner for a long time. This relationship has been going on since the Soviet period. Putin’s upcoming visit will also discuss issues related to economic and energy.