Overview
- Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to India on December 4–5, holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and meeting separately with President Droupadi Murmu.
- Dmitry Peskov described the trip as a very successful state visit in comments to reporters after the delegation returned.
- Asked about potential Russian oil supply deals, Peskov said India, as a sovereign state, buys energy where it is advantageous, offering no confirmation of specific agreements.
- The Indian Express, cited by RIA Novosti, reported the visit surprised some Western capitals and framed it as a signal toward a more multipolar world order.
- Indian economist Sharmila Kanta told TASS the visit should boost trade ties, highlighting a joint goal of $100 billion in bilateral commerce by 2030, plans to accelerate India–EAEU free trade talks, and the signing of several agreements.