Vladimir Putin to Visit India in December
Russian President Vladimir Putin will make an official visit to India in December 2025, as confirmed by the Kremlin. The visit follows an invitation extended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will be Putin’s first trip to India since the start of the Ukraine conflict.
Timing Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions
The visit comes at a sensitive time, as New Delhi faces steep U.S. tariffs of nearly 50%, imposed in response to India’s continued imports of discounted Russian oil. This geopolitical backdrop highlights the strategic weight of Putin’s trip and its implications for India’s foreign policy.
Preparatory Talks on the Sidelines
Before his India visit, Putin is expected to meet Prime Minister Modi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China in early September 2025. Both leaders are likely to discuss the December agenda, focusing on trade, defense, and regional security cooperation.
