Putin to Visit India on Dec 4-5 for Summit with Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on December 4–5, 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russia’s state media and officials in New Delhi confirmed Friday. The trip marks Putin’s first visit to India since December 2021, ahead of the Ukraine conflict.

The visit coincides with the 23rd annual India-Russia summit and will include meetings with Modi and President Droupadi Murmu. The agenda includes a review of bilateral ties and discussions on future cooperation across defence, trade, nuclear energy, mobility, energy security, and technology. Officials said several agreements are expected but did not share details.

Defence will remain a major point of focus. India continues long-standing military cooperation with Russia, including the ongoing delivery of the S-400 air defence system. Officials said New Delhi is unlikely to sign major new defence contracts during the visit but will discuss pending deliveries, maintenance frameworks, spare parts, and production localisation.

• Vladimir Putin to visit India on December 4–5 for a summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
• Defence, energy, trade, and geopolitical issues to dominate Modi–Putin discussions
• Visit marks Putin’s first India trip since 2021 amid shifting global dynamics

Trade and energy will also dominate talks. Bilateral trade crossed record levels driven by India’s purchases of discounted Russian crude. Both sides are expected to push for mechanisms to stabilise payments and reduce delays caused by currency and banking challenges.

Putin and Modi will also discuss global geopolitical issues, including the Ukraine war, regional security, and evolving multilateral frameworks. India continues to balance its partnership with Moscow while facing pressure from Western governments over its stance on Russia.

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New Delhi describes ties with Moscow as a “special and privileged strategic partnership” built on decades of defence cooperation and energy engagement. The visit will test how both nations adapt the relationship to shifting global politics, sanctions-driven economic realities, and India’s push for diversified defence and trade partnerships.