Putin to Visit India in 2025 as Preparations Confirmed

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announces that arrangements are underway for Vladimir Putin's first visit to India since the start of the Ukraine conflict.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India, with preparations for the trip currently underway.
This will mark Putin's first visit to India since December 2021 and his first since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in February 2022.
The visit is expected to focus on strengthening the 'special and privileged strategic partnership' between the two nations, covering trade, defense, and energy cooperation.
India and Russia aim to double bilateral trade to $100 billion annually, with initiatives like the Chennai-Vladivostok maritime trade corridor playing a key role.
India continues to maintain a balanced diplomatic stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, advocating for dialogue while expanding its strategic ties with Russia.