Russia's Putin in India for defence, trade talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is facing heavy US pressure to stop buying oil from Moscow, was at the airport to welcome the Russian leader in person, greeting him on the red carpet with a hug, bef.....

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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for a two-day visit focused on strengthening defense and trade relations, amidst intense US pressure on New Delhi to reduce oil imports from Moscow. Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally welcomed Putin, highlighting the strategic importance of the visit.

Russia's share of India's arms imports dropped from 76 percent in 2009-13 to 36 percent in 2019-23.
Bilateral trade reached $68.7 billion in 2024-25, a nearly sixfold increase from pre-pandemic levels.
India's exports to Russia accounted for only $4.88 billion of the total bilateral trade.
Discussions are expected on possible deals for fighter jets and S-400 air defense systems.

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