President Putin Lands In Delhi, PM Modi Leads Ceremonial Welcome At Palam Airport

Putin in India LIVE: After hosting Vladimir Putin at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted pictures with the Kerlim chief at his official residence.

He said, “Greeted my friend, President Putin, at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.” 

Putin in India LIVE: Congress MP Shahsi Tharoor called Putin's India visit “hugely significant”. Lauding the India-Russia friendship, Tharoor said, “The value of Russian friendship has been proven in recent years, particularly in two domains. We've had a lot of oil and gas from Russia in recent years, and the value of defence imports from Russia was demonstrated once again during Operation Sindoor when the S-400 protected us from a number of Pakistani missiles that were targeting our cities.”

Putin in India LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke standard protocol when he went to receive Vladimir Putin at the Delhi Airport. As per protocols, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar was supposed to receive President Putin.

PM Modi warmly welcomed Putin at the tarmac and hugged him in a gesture that was acknowledged as “warm” and “personal” by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.

Reacting to this, former Union Minister Smriti Irani said, “A tried and tested friendship needs no protocol.”

Putin in India LIVE: Ministry of External Affairs' Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted a tweet shortly after Putin landed in India.

Greeting the Kremlin chief, Jaiswal said," Welcome to India! Welcome to India! President Vladimir Putin has arrived in New Delhi on a state visit to India. During the visit, President Putin will take part in the 23rd annual India-Russia summit…India and Russia are marking the 25th anniversary of the declaration on strategic partnership."

Putin in India LIVE: After receiving Putin at the Delhi airport, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted pictures with the Kremlin chief.

The PM wrote on X, “Delighted to welcome my friend, President Putin to India. Looking forward to our interactions later this evening and tomorrow. India-Russia friendship is a time tested one that has greatly benefitted our people.”

Putin in India LIVE: Visuals of Putin at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg-

Putin in India LIVE: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Russia acknowledged the “warm personal welcome” accorded to Putin by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In a tweet, MFA Russia said, “The Russian leader received a warm personal welcome from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”

Putin in India LIVE: India-Russia Defence Ministers’ strategic meeting ended at 6:30 PM after 1.5 hours.

Putin in India LIVE: ‘Welcome Putin’ was seen written with diyas during a Ganga Aarti being performed in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

Putin in India LIVE: Putin and PM Modi has arrived together at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. PM Modi is set to host a private dinner for the Kremlin chief at his official residence in Delhi.

Putin in India LIVE: After Putin landed in New Delhi, Russian diplomat Dmitry Peskov said that India is indeed “Russia's great partner”. “This is a privileged strategic partnership,” he added.

Putin in India LIVE: Putin and PM Modi left the Palam Airport in the same car. The two leaders are heading towards 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.

Putin in India LIVE: A brief cultural performance was held at the Palam Airport runway to welcome Vladimir Putin.

Putin in India LIVE: Vladimir Putin met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Delhi airport. The two leaders were seen warmly embracing each other.

Putin in India LIVE: A red carpet was rolled out to before Vladimir Putin's plane to welcome him in India.

Putin in India LIVE: Visuals from the airport show soldiers marching toward the aircraft carrying Russian President Putin.

Putin in India LIVE: Russian President Putin's plane lands in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the tarmac to welcome him.

Putin in India LIVE: Russian President Vladimir Putin's plane has entered Indian airspace. PM Modi is likely to receive President Putin at the airport.

Putin in India LIVE: Plane carrying Russian President Vladimir Putin is said to enter India's airspace shortly. Republic will bring you all the latest updates on PM Modi-Putin's historic talks.  

Putin in India LIVE: PM Modi is likely to receive President Putin at the Delhi airport. According to sources, the two leaders may travel in the same car.

Putin in India LIVE: At the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation ministerial meeting, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Russia is a time-tested, special privileged, and strategic partner of India, and the bilateral defense cooperation between the two nations has grown significantly since the signing of the Declaration of the India-Russia Strategic Partnership in 2000.

Putin in India LIVE: On Russian President Putin's visit to India, Chairman of the World Trade Centre in Mumbai, Vijay Kalantri, said that the trade deficit between the two countries has increased significantly. While the trade between the two nations has now reached $65 billion, next year, it will reach $100 billion, he said emphasising that India has a growing market and Russia is thinking of entering it.

Putin in India LIVE: Russia's First Deputy PM Denis Manturov meets Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi ahead of President Putin's visit. The two leaders discussed on interbank and credit cooperation, expanding payment infrastructure and the India-Russia investment protection agreement.

Putin in India LIVE: Union Health Minister JP Nadda met with his Russian counterpart Mikhail Murashko and discussed bilateral collaboration and partnership in the health sector.

Putin in India LIVE: According to sources from the Government of India, President Putin's visit will go a long way in strengthening economic co-operation between the two countries and India expects to improve its trade deficit with Russia. Sources suggested that multiple avenues have been worked out to increase Indian exports to Russia like pharmaceuticals, automobiles and agricultural products, including marine products.

Putin in India LIVE: At the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation ministerial meeting, Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov said that the relations between the two countries have a strategic character and their partnership is a key factor for balance in the South Asian region.

Putin in India LIVE: President Putin's Deputy Chief of Staff Maxim Oreshkin praised India's economic growth saying that Russia is ready to ease logistics, payments and certification to welcome Indian goods in Russian markets.

Putin in India LIVE: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "I hope this meet will only increase the special and privileged partnership between the two countries." In response, Russian Defence Minister Andreu Belousov said "I am honoured to be on Indian soil, our first great visit to Delhi. Our countries are tied to each other with mutual respect and benefit. We are binded by the traditions that are very typical to Russia and India".

Putin in India LIVE: Russia and India will push towards $100 billion trade turnover by 2030, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said. He expressed confidence that both the countries can reach this shared goal adding that they have witnessed rapid growth in recent years and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors.

Putin in India LIVE: On Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's allegations that he is not allowed to meet visiting dignitaries, BJP MP Dr Sambit Patra said that his statement is devoid of any facts.

Putin in India LIVE: PM Modi and President Putin have a long relationship that goes back almost 25 years. Here are photos from Moscow from 2001, when then Chief Minister Narendra Modi had accompanied Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Putin in India LIVE: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart Andrei Belousov laid wreath at the National War Memorial in Delhi soon after the latter landed at Delhi. The Russian Defence Minister will co-chair the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation ministerial meeting with Rajnath Singh at Manekshaw Centre later today.

Putin in India LIVE: Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth received Defence Minister of Russia Andrei Belousov at Air Force Station, Palam in New Delhi. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan was also present. The Russian Defence Minister will co-chair the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation ministerial meeting with Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh at Manekshaw Centre later today.

Putin in India LIVE: Ahead of President Putin's visit Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had captured India's relationship with Russia very aptly when he said Russia is India's “sukh-dukh ka saathi”. Goyal further recalled that PM Modi had also said that India-Russia ties will remain warm, regardless of how low the temperature dips.

Putin in India LIVE: Commenting on President Putin’s visit, former BrahMos Aerospace CEO & MD Sudhir Kumar Mishra said the trip comes at a crucial time globally and will be closely observed. He added that the discussions between President Putin and PM Modi will be watched carefully, as the outcome carries major strategic importance.

Putin in India LIVE: One of the Russian government aircraft flying President Vladimir Putin to India has become one of the most-tracked flights online, as he arrives in New Delhi for his two-day 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Putin in India LIVE: Commenting on the leaders’ relationship, Indian-origin Russian MLA Abhay Kumar Singh said global attention is on the strong partnership between Prime Minister Modi and President Putin, adding that in today’s multipolar world, such ties carry significant geopolitical weight.

Putin in India LIVE: Ahead of President Putin’s arrival, Indian-origin Russian MLA Abhay Kumar Singh said a large delegation-including Russia’s Health Minister-is accompanying him, with discussions expected on health cooperation, advanced defence technology and future arms agreements.

Putin in India LIVE: Commenting on Putin’s visit, former diplomat KP Fabian said PM Modi is expected to reiterate India’s stance that “this is not an era of war”, while both leaders focus on strengthening defence and economic cooperation. Fabian added that creating dedicated bilateral companies could help bypass U.S. sanctions and expand partnership without external pressure.

Putin in India LIVE: Russian President Vladimir Putin has left Moscow for his State visit to India, where a series of agreements across trade, technology, culture and strategic cooperation are expected to be signed. He will arrive in New Delhi this evening for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.

Putin in India LIVE: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in the national capital this evening, with his touchdown expected around 6 PM local time as part of his two-day State visit to India.

Putin in India LIVE: Russia and India are looking to strengthen cross-continental connectivity through two key routes - the International North-South Transport Corridor and the Vladivostok-to-Chennai maritime link - to build a long-term Eurasian logistics framework, Manturov said. 

Putin in India LIVE: First Deputy PM Denis Manturov said joint civilian aircraft manufacturing could emerge as a major new pillar of cooperation between India and Russia as strategic ties continue to expand.

Putin in India LIVE: First Deputy PM Denis Manturov said Indian firms are welcome to expand their presence in the Russian market, identifying chemicals, raw materials, equipment, textiles, consumer goods and food products as key opportunity sectors.

Putin in India LIVE: Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov is expected to meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Parliament at around 10:30 AM today, sources said.

Putin in India LIVE: India and Russia could explore joint production of Arctic-class vessels, First Deputy PM Denis Manturov said, calling it a “promising area of cooperation” between the two nations.

Putin in India LIVE: Former Ambassador Anil Trigunayat said Putin’s visit continues to draw global attention, noting that India-Russia relations have remained steady despite shifting geopolitical dynamics. He added that areas of industrial cooperation, evolving global conditions, and strengthened communication channels are likely to feature in the discussions.

Putin in India LIVE: Ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s State visit to India, Russian House in Delhi has organised a photo exhibition showcasing 25 years of India-Russia defence and strategic cooperation.

Putin in India LIVE: Delhi is all set to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin, with flex boards and Russian flags lining Teen Murti Marg. Invited by PM Narendra Modi, Putin will attend the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit on December 4-5 and hold talks with the Prime Minister. President Droupadi Murmu will also receive President Putin and host a banquet in his honour.

Putin in India LIVE: Yury Ushakov highlighted ongoing and upcoming cooperation in industrial manufacturing, technology, space, transport, healthcare and mining. He also noted a rise in tourism exchanges - over 80,000 Russians visited India and over 40,000 Indians travelled to Russia in 2024. He said leaders will also discuss global issues and cooperation in multilateral platforms such as the UN, SCO, G20 and BRICS, where India will take chairmanship in 2026.

Putin in India LIVE: Russian Presidential aide Yury Ushakov said a joint statement and several bilateral agreements - including a roadmap for strategic economic cooperation until 2030 - are expected following the summit. Trade and economic issues will be a key focus, with bilateral trade touching USD 63.6 billion in 2024 - a 12% rise from last year. He added that a major intergovernmental commission meeting was held in Moscow in August to advance cooperation.

Putin in India LIVE: Yury Ushakov ahead of the Russia-India summit said cooperation between Russia and India continues to expand across politics, security, economy, science, technology and culture. He recalled that December 21 marks 15 years since both nations elevated ties to a “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.” He added the upcoming visit provides an opportunity to review the entire agenda comprehensively.

Putin in India LIVE: Russian Presidential aide Yury Ushakov said at a press briefing ahead of the Russia-India summit that bilateral political engagement between the two nations remains frequent and confidential. He noted that the leaders met earlier this year during the SCO Summit in Tianjin and held five phone conversations. In Moscow, President Putin also held meetings with NSA Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.

Putin in India LIVE: The Russian parliament has cleared the Reciprocal Exchange Logistics Agreement (RELOS), enabling both nations to share military facilities, refuel ships, and support joint operations. The approval, timed ahead of the Modi-Putin summit, strengthens India-Russia defence ties and adds momentum to their strategic partnership.

Putin in India LIVE: Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said Putin’s December 4-5 visit is “important,” as it provides the opportunity to comprehensively discuss the entire extensive agenda of Russian-Indian ties. He added that multiple agreements are expected to be signed, including the Development Programme of strategic areas of Russian-Indian economic cooperation by 2030.

Putin in India LIVE: According to Yury Ushakov, Vladimir Putin is also scheduled to meet separately with India’s President Droupadi Murmu as part of his official engagements on Friday, December 5, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, scheduled around 11 AM. This meeting marks the formal start of his diplomatic schedule during the India visit.

Putin in India LIVE: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s India visit begins with a private dinner hosted by PM Modi, a reciprocal gesture following Modi’s 2024 Moscow visit. His schedule includes a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan, a state banquet by President Murmu, and high-level bilateral talks covering defence, energy and strategic cooperation.

Putin in India LIVE: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov to discuss faster supply of key defence platforms, including S-400 Missile Systems, Su-30 upgrades and pending hardware deliveries. The talks, held ahead of the Modi-Putin summit, aim to strengthen long-standing defence cooperation and address delivery delays with a particular focus on ensuring expeditious supply of military hardware from Russia to India.

Putin in India LIVE: As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares for his visit to India on December 4, 2025, Defence technology cooperation is expected to dominate the Modi–Putin meeting. sources indicate that discussions may include a potential agreement for the next-generation S-500 missile defence system.

the S-500, a successor to the s-400 triumph, provides nationwide protection against hypersonic threats and expands India’s air, missile, and near-space Defence capabilities. India’s 2018 purchase of s-400 systems for $5.43 billion has already proved pivotal - particularly during operation Sindoor, where the system detected and neutralised pakistani aircraft deep inside hostile territory, according to Air Chief Marshal Ap Singh.