Vladimir Putin India visit: Russian President to be accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Dec 5

In an X post, PM Modi said, "Presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Putin. The teachings of the Gita give inspiration to millions across the world."

President Putin's delegation left the 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Delighted to welcome my friend, President Putin to India. Looking forward to our interactions later this evening and tomorrow. India-Russia friendship is a time tested one that has greatly benefitted our people."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin arrive at the PM’s official residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. Official dinner shortly.

Ganga Aarti is being performed in Varanasi as Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India for a two-day visit aimed at further strengthening the nearly eight-decade-long India–Russia partnership.

Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in Delhi; Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives him at the airport. President Putin is on a two-day State visit to India. He will hold the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit with PM Narendra Modi in Delhi on December 5.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is at the Palam airport to welcome him. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the Palam airport to receive Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

Dignitaries PM has received at the airport.

• Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe
• Former Bangladesh PM Shiekh Hasina
• President Donald Trump at Gujarat Airport.
• Apart from that, dignitaries from the  UAE and Qatar
• Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani.
• In April 2025, he received Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, along with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left from his residence for Delhi's Palam airbase to receive Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

Union Health Minister JP Nadda in an  X post said, "Met Mr. Mikhail Murashko, Hon’ble Health Minister of Russian Federation today.  Discussed various health sector related issues and agreed to enhance bilateral collaboration and partnership  in health sector.  Both sides reaffirmed commitment to advancing a shared vision of accessibility to affordable and quality healthcare."

Russian President Vladimir Putin's aircraft entered Indian airspace and will soon land at Delhi's Palam Air Force Station.

 On Russian President Putin's visit to India, Chairman of the World Trade Centre in Mumbai, Vijay Kalantri, said, "It is a landmark visit... It's a fact that the trade deficit has increased significantly, as trade has now reached $65 billion, and next year, it will reach $100 billion... India has a growing market, so Russia is also thinking of entering it... They also want to expand their trade with India, and it's a fact that Russia has been our reliable and true friend, and we need to expand our trade further... Our growth is increasing; therefore, we definitely need new markets for export... I believe that after this forum meeting, we will see results next year, and our exports will increase in many areas that were previously lacking."

Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov said, "Russia is interested in increasing trade exchange. We are interested in increasing supplies of indian products in the Russian market, and are interested in balancing trade...We are very interested in buying Indian products..."

Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov emphasised the depth of India-Russia relations during the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation ministerial meeting. Greeting the Indian side with a "Namaste," Belousov said he was pleased to be back on Indian soil. He noted that the partnership between the two nations rests on a strong and time-tested foundation built on mutual respect. He added that during the drive to the meeting venue, discussions between the delegations reaffirmed the shared belief that India and Russia are connected through deep cultural and historical traditions cherished by both nations.

• The visit will go a long way in strengthening economic co-operation. President Putin is travelling with a large group of business persons.
• India expects to improve the trade deficit with Russia.
• Multiple avenues being worked out to increase Indian exports to Russia. Exports in the field of pharmaceuticals, automobiles, agricultural products including marine products.
• Indian businesses and products will get a bigger market and this will also boost job creation and well-being of our farmers.
• Multiple agreements and MoUs expected, in the field of Shipping, healthcare, fertilisers, connectivity.
• More co-operation also to be seen in the people to people relations, mobility partnerships, culture and scientific collaboration.

(Input: Devendra Parashar)

Defence Minister of Russia Andrei Belousov inspects the Tri-Service Guard of Honour in the presence of the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Manekshaw Centre. The Russian Defence Minister will co-chair the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation ministerial meeting with Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh at Manekshaw Centre later today.

 Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov lay a wreath at the National War Memorial.

Russian President Vladimir Putin reminds us of his long-standing friendship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that dates back to almost 25 years. In the year 2001, PM Modi, the then Gujarat Chief Minister flanked then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to Moscow.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to go to the airport to receive Russian President Vladimir Putin, said sources. This will be Putin's first visit to India since the beginning of the Ukraine war in February 2022.  READ

On Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha said, "This is very good because we have had a very old relationship with Russia. PM Modi has been visiting Russia, and Putin ji's visit is an auspicious sign for trade or other defence matters..."

Flex boards welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian national flags put up around Palam Air Base. At the invitation of PM Narendra Modi, President Putin will pay a State visit to India from 4-5 December 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. During the visit, he will hold talks with PM Modi. President Droupadi Murmu will also receive President Putin and host a banquet in his honour.

Russian president Vladimir Putin is arriving in India this evening, and a grand reception has been arranged at the Delhi airport. His visit is one of the most important engagements between the two nations in recent years, given the scale and seniority of the delegation accompanying him. Seven Russian Cabinet ministers are travelling with Putin, including his defence minister, the agriculture minister, the finance minister and the minister for economic affairs. Senior officials from Rosoboronexport, Russia’s major state arms exporter, and the governor of the Russian central bank are also part of the group. Click here to read more. 

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar will be the minister in waiting, as Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives at the Air Force Station in Delhi's Palam on Thursday.

Sudhir Kumar Mishra, former chief executive officer (CEO) of Brahmos Aerospace, has called Russian President Vladimir Putin's India tour an important visit and said its outcomes will be closely watched.

"It is one of the most important visits which is happening at a time when the world is passing through a very difficult time. We have to look at it from different angles. Everybody is watching what President Putin and PM Modi will talk about. The outcomes of this visit will be looked at closely," he told news agency ANI.

India is preparing to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is expected to arrive in New Delhi this evening. Along with him will come his preferred state vehicle, the Aurus Senat limousine, a constant companion on his overseas visits. The Aurus Senat is Russia’s official presidential vehicle. Often compared with a Rolls Royce, it is designed as a fortress on wheels and has been used to protect the Russian President for years. Click here to read more. 

BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain called Russian President Vladimir Putin a friend of PM Modi, which was witnessed the SCO Summit in China.

"We salute Russia. Russia has stood with us at every turn, and Mr Putin is a friend of PM Modi; everyone saw that both were sitting together in one car in China. For the welcome of India's friend and PM Modi's friend, Mr Putin, Delhi is fully decked out and ready today," he told news agency ANI.

Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Thursday that India and Russia will sign a RELOSS agreement, which is a reciprocal exchange of logistic support. He also spoke about the India-Russia Forum and said it will focus on economic cooperation aspect. 

"I think talks will be held today, and we are looking at some very positive outcomes... There is talk that we will order the remaining two S-400s to be supplied. There is talk of four or five more of these systems. There is also talk of an S-500 collaboration. There is talk of Russia putting the Su-57 at our disposal, which is a fifth-generation aircraft and will upgrade the capabilities of our Air Force," he told news agency ANI.

With President Vladimir Putin arriving in India on Thursday, Abhay Kumar Singh, a Russian MLA with Indian origins, has backed for stronger ties between Moscow and New Delhi, and said that India should also procure the S-500 missile defence systems, which he said represents the 'latest technology'. Notably, the Russian side has also offered the S-500 system to India and the two sides may hold a discussion over it during Putin's India visit. Click here to read more.

The Russian side has also offered the S-500 missile defence system and it is expected that a discussion on this will feature during Putin's India visit. India currently uses the S-400 missile defence system, which played a crucial role in Operation Sindoor.

It is widely expected that the two sides will hold a discussion on Su-57 fifth generation fighter aircraft. India is looking for a fifth generation fighter aircraft and the Russian side has repeatedly offered the jet to New Delhi. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin will land in New Delhi today for his highly anticipated two-day India visit. He will hold key meetings with PM Modi on Friday and the two leaders are likely to materialise a series of crucial defence agreements. Among them, the most significant is expected to be deliberations on an advanced version of the BrahMos missile, a system that has played a pivotal role in strengthening India’s military capability. Click here to read more.

Following his meeting with President Droupadi Murmu, Putin will leave for Russia at 9 pm on Friday, concluding his two-day India visit.

At 7 pm on Friday, President Putin will meet his Indian counterpart Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. 

At 11.50 am on Friday, Putin will meet PM Modi again at the Hyderabad House, where the two sides will ink multiple agreements. Later, the two will also give a statement to the press.

At 11.30 am on Friday, the Russian president will visit the Rajghat in Delhi where he will attend the wreath laying ceremony and pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

On Friday, Putin will receive a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. This event will likely take place around 11 am.

After arriving in India, Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend a one-on-one dinner with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in Delhi.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in India later today. According to the government, Putin's plan will land at Air Force Station in Delhi’s Palam at 6:30 pm today.