Putin India Visit: When Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in New Delhi this evening at 7 PM for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, the world will be watching. This is not just another bilateral meeting—it’s a moment loaded with history, geopolitics, strategic calculations and global tension.
For India, Russia remains a long-term defence and energy partner.
For Russia, India is a lifeline amid Western sanctions.
For the West, this meeting is a bold message that India will walk its own path—even during the world’s most polarized era.
Western media is already angry. European diplomats even penned a joint article warning India just days before Putin’s arrival. That has only increased the curiosity:
Why does Putin’s India Visit make the US and Europe uncomfortable?
Let’s break down the 10 biggest questions and answers.
What is the agenda of Putin’s India Visit?
This is Putin’s first India visit since the Russia-Ukraine war began, making it strategically significant.
Key agenda points:
- Review of the full spectrum of the India-Russia partnership
- Defence deals, economic ties, oil trade, energy, nuclear cooperation
- Discussions on global hotspots — Ukraine, Middle East, Indo-Pacific
- Strengthening cooperation in science, technology, and culture
Putin will begin his trip with a private dinner at PM Modi’s residence, allowing for free, informal discussion—something highly unusual in modern diplomacy.
The next morning, he will pay respects at Rajghat, followed by delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House.
A high-profile business forum will also take place, featuring the CEOs of Rosneft, Gazpromneft, Sberbank, and others—clear signs that major trade deals are on the table.
