Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in the Indian capital New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day visit aimed at deepening defense ties, Indian broadcasters showed.
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 ahead of a summit between the two leaders.
Watch a video of Indian PM Modi welcoming Putin with a warm embrace below:
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