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Putin Expected to Visit India Dec. 5–6 for Summit With Modi

Moscow publicly defends India’s oil purchases from Russia under U.S. tariff pressure.

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File photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin | X/ @NarendraModi
Russian FM Sergey Lavrov | Image: AP
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Overview

  • Indian and Russian officials are finalising plans for the annual summit in New Delhi, with Deputy NSA Pavan Kapoor confirming active preparations and sources indicating a two‑day visit around December 5–6.
  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said he will travel to India ahead of the summit, with defence minister‑level talks and the IRIGC meeting also expected to shape outcomes.
  • Defence cooperation is set to dominate discussions, with reported focus on Su‑57 fighter collaboration, additional S‑400/S‑500 air‑defence options, pending deliveries, and upgrades to India’s Su‑30MKI fleet.
  • Trade, energy and nuclear issues are on the agenda, including reported moves to launch FTA talks with the Eurasian Economic Union, work on Kudankulam units and a second NPP site, and connectivity via the Chennai–Vladivostok and North‑South corridors.
  • The visit unfolds after the U.S. imposed a 25% reciprocal duty plus a 25% levy tied to Russian oil purchases, as Lavrov rejects U.S. pressure, reiterates support for India’s UNSC bid, and media report a possible India launch of RT during the trip.