From Nuclear Reactors to Defense, These Issues Will Be Discussed During Putin's Visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin is on a two-day visit to India. Upon his arrival in Delhi on Thursday, he was warmly welcomed by PM Modi. Today, he will discuss important agreements related to trade, defense, and energy with PM Modi at the 23rd India-Russia Summit and will later hold a joint press conference. In the evening, Putin will meet President Droupadi Murmu.

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Today is the second day of the Russian President's visit. Today, Putin and PM Modi will participate in the 23rd India-Russia Summit.

Putin is on a two-day visit to India

The focus of today's meeting will be on several agreements related to trade, defense, and energy, which will be announced by both leaders in a joint press conference. At 7 PM, Putin will go to Rashtrapati Bhavan for a meeting with the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. This is Putin's first visit to India since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022.

PM Modi and Putin will discuss these issues today

Today's meeting between PM Modi and Putin is significant in many ways, as it is expected to cover increasing oil supplies, exploring new avenues of cooperation in the nuclear energy sector, and discussing defense deals such as the S-400 air defense system and Su-57 fighter jets.

Summary

In the changing geopolitical landscape, Putin's visit underscores the strength and continued importance of the India-Russia strategic partnership. A deal with Russia's Rosatom on small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) may also be finalized today.

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