Overview
- The Russian leader arrived in New Delhi for the 23rd India–Russia summit, receiving a handshake, hug and a shared car ride from Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Palam airport, which the Kremlin said it had not anticipated.
- Russia’s State Duma approved the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support pact with India ahead of the trip, paving the way for reciprocal access to bases and supply points once implemented.
- Officials and reports outlined expected outcomes including a 2030 economic cooperation program, sectoral agreements covering trade and energy, oil supply cooperation and work on modular nuclear reactors.
- Defense talks were expected to cover potential Su‑57 fighter discussions, further S‑400/S‑500 cooperation and BrahMos upgrades, with delivery timelines and specifics still to be formally announced.
- In an on‑record interview, Vladimir Putin highlighted prospective collaboration in space, nuclear, shipbuilding, aircraft building and AI, as leaders prepared for a ceremonial welcome, a meeting, and a joint press conference in Delhi.