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India, Russia Finalising Dates for Putin's December Visit: Sources - The Statesman
Putin's visit aims to finalise major defence deals amid US tariffs on India, highlighting deepening India-Russia cooperation during the 23rd Annual Summit, officials said.
- On 5-6 December, Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to visit India to attend the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit in New Delhi and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- The visit aims to deepen strategic and defence ties between the two countries amid rising strain with Washington over India’s Russian oil imports, which prompted US tariffs on Indian goods.
- Defence talks are expected to dominate the summit agenda, with India and Russia set to finalise deals on S-400 units, Su-57 technology transfer, and possible S-500 collaboration, while Sergey Lavrov visits first.
- Western capitals will be watching the summit for signs on India’s foreign-policy tilt, while the trip could underscore India's strategic autonomy amid its non-alignment with the International Criminal Court.
- Preparations include Ajit Doval’s August trip to Moscow and Lavrov’s September 27 confirmation, as the summit marks the 15th anniversary of the 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership'.
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Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is likely to visit India on December 5-6 to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India on December 5-6 to participate in the 23rd India-Russia Summit. This will be his first visit to India since the start of the Ukraine war in February 2022.
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