Putin Plans India Visit in 2025, Challenging US Isolation Efforts

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India next year, highlighting ongoing diplomatic ties despite the Ukraine conflict.

Putin's visit to India will be his first since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, emphasizing the continued partnership between Moscow and New Delhi.
Dates for the visit are still being finalized, with expectations for it to occur in 2025, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
India has maintained a neutral stance on the Ukraine war, abstaining from UN votes against Russia and continuing trade relations, including oil purchases.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met with both Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky, advocating for peaceful solutions through dialogue.
Despite an ICC arrest warrant for Putin, India's non-signatory status to the Rome Statute means he cannot be detained during his visit.