Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit India in late August, marking a significant moment in the evolving strategic relationship between the two countries.
The visit, confirmed by India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, will focus on defence cooperation, energy partnerships, and regional security issues, including the ongoing geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and West Asia.
Diplomatic sources suggest that Putin’s trip may also include high-level meetings with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where both leaders are expected to discuss expanding trade in rupee-ruble mechanisms, joint military production, and cooperation in nuclear energy and space exploration.
This will be Putin’s first official visit to India since 2021, and comes at a time when Russia is seeking to deepen ties with Asian powers amid increasing Western sanctions and global political isolation.
India has maintained a neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and continues to import Russian oil at discounted prices, despite pressure from Western allies. Analysts see this visit as a reaffirmation of India’s strategic autonomy and Russia’s pivot towards Asia.
The Kremlin has yet to announce the exact dates, but preparations are already underway in New Delhi for the high-level talks and possible agreements.