Putin to Visit India in December for Annual Summit with modi
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A crucial diplomatic engagement is on the horizon as Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit India in December for an annual summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking his first trip to the country since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war in early 2022. Preparations for the 23rd annual India-Russia summit are reportedly “full swing,” according to sources within the Kremlin.
Strengthening Bilateral Ties Amid Global Shifts
The upcoming visit underscores the continued importance of the India-Russia relationship, even as geopolitical dynamics shift. This engagement arrives approximately two months before the planned 2025 edition of the India-Russia summit, slated for early December. The leaders previously convened in person on September 1st at the Shanghai Cooperation Association (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China.
During that meeting, both leaders engaged in discussions centered on bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on economic, financial, and energy sectors. A senior official stated that the conversation highlighted the enduring strategic partnership between New Delhi and Moscow. Further reinforcing this connection, Putin and Modi also held a telephone conversation in mid-September, where the Russian president extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Modi.
The phone call, initiated by President putin to convey greetings on Prime Minister Modi’s 75th birthday, was described as a warm exchange. The Prime Minister expressed his “heartfelt recognition for his wishes and enduring friendship.” The two leaders also took the opportunity to review various aspects of the bilateral agenda and affirmed their commitment to maintaining close dialog.
Notably, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s steadfast support for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict. This position reflects India’s consistent call for de-escalation and diplomatic solutions to the ongoing crisis.
External Perspectives and Regional Alignment
The strengthening ties between India and Russia have not gone unnoticed by other global powers. on September 5th, former U.S. President Donald Trump voiced concerns regarding India’s alignment with both Russia and China, suggesting that both nations appeared to have been “lost to deepest, darkest China.” These remarks followed a summit in Tianjin hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping, which brought together leaders from over 20 non-Western countries, including both Putin and Modi.
Trump’s comments highlight the broader geopolitical context surrounding India’s
