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The Biggest Takeaway From Putin’s India Visit – What The World Needs To Know

The visit highlights India-Russia ties, strategic autonomy and future defense cooperation.

Dec 08, 2025, 07:29 AM IST

Analysis | Why Putin’s Delhi Visit Showcases India’s Finest Strategic Balancing

Putin’s 2025 visit to New Delhi underscored the strength of India–Russia ties at a time of global uncertainty. It showcased India’s strategic autonomy as it balanced deepening cooperation with Moscow alongside its growing partnerships with the West.

Dec 06, 2025, 17:18 PM IST

Putin India Visit 2025 Live: PM Modi And President Putin Joins India-Russia Business Meet

Vladimir Putin India Visit Live: PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived at Hyderabad House for their bilateral meeting.

Dec 05, 2025, 08:38 AM IST

Putin’s ‘Flying Kremlin’ Triggers Global Frenzy: Why Russian President's India-Bound Jet Became The World’s Most-Tracked Flight

Putin’s customised IL-96 became the world’s most-tracked aircraft as it flew to Delhi, with flight watchers closely following every movement of the Russian leader’s heavily protected jet.

Dec 05, 2025, 05:09 AM IST

Russia Puts The Ball In India’s Court Ahead Of Putin’s Visit – What Will New Delhi Decide?

Russia has told India it is willing to take the partnership far beyond past limits, but how far it goes will depend on what New Delhi chooses.

Dec 03, 2025, 22:52 PM IST

Why This Joint Franco-German-UK Op-Ed In TOI Has Triggered A Frenzy In Delhi Ahead Of Putin’s Visit

Western envoys’ joint op-ed on the Ukraine war has triggered a political and diplomatic uproar in India, raising questions about timing, protocol and intent days before Putin lands.

Dec 03, 2025, 21:46 PM IST

India Set To Sign Major Defense And Trade Deals With Russia And US | DNA

Valued at approximately Rs 10,000 crore, this new agreement comes in the wake of the S-400's highly praised performance during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, where it played a critical role in neutralising incoming threats, including fighter jets, drones, and missiles.

Oct 22, 2025, 23:45 PM IST

Putin Lauds PM Modi, Says 'India Will Never Accept Humiliation' Amid US Tariff Pressure

Speaking at a forum of Russian experts, Putin stated that imposing higher tariffs on Moscow’s trade partners would only push up global prices and force the US Federal Reserve to maintain high interest rates. 

Oct 03, 2025, 06:15 AM IST

Sergey Lavrov Affirms ‘No Threat’ to India-Russia Economic Ties, Putin’s New Delhi Visit Is Being 'Planned'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, at the UNGA 80th session, said that a visit from Russian President Putin to New Delhi is being planned. Meanwhile, he also assured that the India-Russia ecomoic relationship in "not under threat". 

Sep 28, 2025, 08:27 AM IST

India Rejects NATO Chief's 'Modi Called Putin For Ukraine Plan' Remark, Calls It 'Entirely Baseless'

In a strongly worded official statement, the MEA rebuked Rutte for asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had directly spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the matter.

Sep 26, 2025, 16:36 PM IST

Trump Tried To Break Them Apart, Russia Told The World What India Did

Despite Trump’s tariffs, Russia praised India for honouring its friendship, while New Delhi called the duty unfair and affirmed ties remain strong.

Sep 15, 2025, 09:49 AM IST

What Really Happened At Modi-Xi-World Leaders’ Tianjin Meet? Trade Deals, Terror Talks & Border Peace Explained

Modi and Xi discussed boosting trade, tackling terrorism, border peace and regional ties.

Sep 01, 2025, 03:46 AM IST

US Pressure Unlikely To Move Putin: Why India's Oil Trade Won’t End Russia’s War In Ukraine

US efforts to curb Russian oil revenues through India face limits as Moscow’s war strategy remains firm, backed by other buyers and strategic interests.

Aug 29, 2025, 07:08 AM IST

'Don’t Forget Who Was Found In Abbottabad': Jaishankar Takes Dig At US Over Relations With Pakistan

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar condemned the United States’ 25% tariff on Indian goods over Russian oil imports, calling the move “unjustified” and politically motivated.

Aug 23, 2025, 17:40 PM IST

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar Meets Russian President Vladimir Putin In Moscow

The ministers also exchanged views on global and regional issues, including Ukraine, Europe, Iran, West Asia, Afghanistan, and the Indian subcontinent. They discussed cooperation in multilateral forums such as the UN, G20, SCO, and BRICS, helping set the stage for decisions and outcomes at the Annual Summit later this year.

Aug 21, 2025, 19:55 PM IST

'Perplexed By Logic': Jaishankar Slams US Tariffs, Defends India's Oil Trades With Russia

During the meeting, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar highlighted that the meeting provided India and Russia with an opportunity to discuss their political relations and bilateral ties. The Russian Foreign Minister highlighted the relationship between New Delhi and Moscow, stating that both countries fully justify the strategic and privileged partnership. 

Aug 21, 2025, 15:49 PM IST

Putin spoke to PM Modi on a phone call!

Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi... Putin spoke to PM Modi on a phone call... PM Modi himself has given this information on his X handle.

Aug 19, 2025, 10:38 AM IST

'Very Crucial Time In World Affairs': Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev On Modi-Putin Conversation

Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev says that the recent telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin comes at a "very crucial time in world affairs" and signals the emergence of a new global order.

Aug 09, 2025, 11:07 AM IST

Trump Says India Will Face 25% Tariff From August 1

Donald Trump has announced a 25 per cent tariff on India starting August 1, citing its high trade barriers and continued ties with Russia for military and energy deals.

 

Jul 30, 2025, 18:07 PM IST

Jaishankar, Russian Counterpart Lavrov Discuss Bilateral Cooperation, West Asia

Earlier, Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs shared a picture of Jaishankar and Lavrov, stating that the two leaders held talks on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. The two leaders had earlier met in Johannesburg in February this year, where they had discussed the ongoing progress of bilateral cooperation between India and Russia.

Jul 07, 2025, 05:57 AM IST