Putin's India Visit: Day 2 Itinerary Unveiled as Modi Looks to Strengthen Ties Amid Global Pressures
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to kick off his second day in India, amidst growing global tensions. On Thursday, Putin arrived in New Delhi for his first diplomatic visit to the country since the Russia-Ukraine conflict erupted. In a sign of warm relations, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received Putin at the airport, marking a rare deviation from standard protocol. The two leaders shared a car ride together, echoing their last meeting in China during the SCO summit. As Putin begins his second day in India, he will meet with Modi for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. This summit comes at a critical juncture, with India navigating trade ties with the US amidst a 50% tariff on Indian imports imposed by President Donald Trump. The move was seen as an attempt to pressure Russia to end its war with Ukraine, but Putin has argued that India should be allowed to buy fuel from Russia, just as the US does. During an interview, Putin pointed out that the US itself purchases nuclear fuel from Russia for its nuclear power plants. This stance is likely to be a key talking point during the India-Russia summit, as the two nations look to strengthen their ties amidst growing global pressures.
