Vladimir Putin India Visit: What will change when Putin comes to India in December? Will this visit reveal any big secret in India-Russia relations amidst increasing pressure from America? What new decisions are the closed door talks between PM Modi and Putin pointing towards?
New Delhi. The eyes of the world are fixed on December 4-5, when Russian President Vladimir Putin will reach India. There has been an increase in diplomatic circles regarding the 23rd India-Russia annual summit. This meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Putin is taking place at a time when the global scenario is changing rapidly and both India and Russia are redefining their strategies. This visit will not only provide an opportunity to review bilateral relations, but will also decide the direction of the partnership in the coming years.
India-Russia closeness increased after America’s tariff dispute
In the past few months, political and economic dialogue between India and Russia has intensified after the US imposed stringent tariffs on New Delhi’s Russian oil imports. In such a situation, Putin’s visit will be an important step towards further strengthening bilateral relations.
PM Modi and President Murmu will welcome
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Putin will hold detailed discussions with Prime Minister Modi during his visit to India. President Draupadi Murmu will formally welcome him at Rashtrapati Bhavan and host a state banquet in his honour.
What did the Government of India say on President Putin’s visit?
- The government has said that this visit will provide an opportunity to review the progress made in India-Russia relations.
- Will decide the direction to further strengthen the ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’.
- Will provide a platform for discussion between the two countries on regional and global issues.
Outline was made during NSA Ajit Doval’s visit to Moscow
The Russian President’s visit to India was first announced in August 2025, when India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval visited Moscow. Although the dates were not fixed at that time. After this, in September, Prime Minister Modi and Putin met at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit held in China, where the two leaders talked for an hour in a Russian limousine.
PM Modi sent a special message during Nikolai Patrushev’s visit to Delhi
Earlier this month, Putin’s aide and Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev had visited Delhi. During the meeting, PM Modi sent his good wishes to Putin through Patrushev. The Prime Minister said that India is committed to further deepening long-term and trusting strategic relations with Russia and the upcoming summit will prove important in this direction.
Also met in SCO summit
PM Modi and Putin last met during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit held in China in September, where both the leaders stressed on keeping bilateral relations strong. Vladimir Putin will visit India on 4-5 December 2025 to attend the India-Russia annual summit. PM Modi and Putin will hold wide-ranging talks on bilateral relations, strategic partnership and regional issues.