India and Russia are working to finalize dates for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi, likely in early December, according to sources.
Ahead of the high-profile engagement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is expected to travel to India to set the agenda.
The visit comes at a time when India faces fresh headwinds from Washington, after the United States imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian crude imports from Russia.
Despite mounting Western pressure, New Delhi has maintained a firm stance, continuing energy trade with Moscow to safeguard its economic and strategic interests.
Analysts view Putin’s upcoming trip as a significant opportunity to reinforce the long-standing India-Russia partnership, spanning defense, energy, and space cooperation.
The high-level engagement is expected to send a strong message on India’s independent foreign policy, balancing ties with major powers amid shifting global alignments.
