Vladimir Putin Confirms Upcoming Visit to India, Preparations Underway

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that Putin has accepted Narendra Modi's invitation, marking his first trip to India since the Ukraine conflict began.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as confirmed by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Preparations for the visit are currently in progress, though exact dates have not yet been announced.
This will be Putin's first visit to India since December 2021 and his first since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
The announcement was made during a conference jointly hosted by the Russian International Affairs Council and the Indian Embassy in Russia.
The visit underscores the strengthening of India-Russia relations, reflecting India's strategy of balancing ties with global powers.