Putin invites PM Modi to Russia
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is in New Delhi for a two-day visit to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on boosting trade, defence cooperation and energy ties. His schedule includes a ceremonial welcome,
“By engaging Putin so prominently, India was also sending an overt message of defiance, using its relationship with Moscow to highlight its independent stance in global affairs” said a senior western diplomat in Delhi, declining to be named, as he was not authorised to comment on the Putin visit.
The 23rd Russia-India Summit comes at a pivotal moment as the US pushes for a Ukraine peace deal while seeking global cooperation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled in the same official car as they came out of the airport in Delhi.
In this Special Report, India Today's Akshita Nandagopal anchors live coverage of Russian President Vladimir Putin's arrival in New Delhi. Managing Editor Gaurav Sawant analyses the significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to personally receive Putin at the airport and travel with him in the 'same car' to 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.