On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for a two-day visit focused on strengthening defense partnerships, as shown by Indian media.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, under intense US pressure to halt oil imports from Russia, personally welcomed Putin at the airport with a red carpet reception before their summit.
Watch the video of PM Modi warmly embracing Putin upon his arrival below:
#WATCH | Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Delhi; Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets him at the airport
Putin is on a two-day State visit to India, attending the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit with PM Modi on December 5
(Source: DD) pic.twitter.com/wFcL9of7Eg
— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2025
