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Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (born October 7, 1952) is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has served as the President of Russia since 2012, after previously holding the office
...Read more- From S-400 to S-500: Why India wants a more advanced air defence shield from Russia after Operation Sindoor success
As the security environment becomes more complex, with newer and faster threats emerging from both Pakistan and China, India is now evaluating whether the S-500 can offer the next layer of protection.
- What Vladimir Putin likes to eat: Inside the Russian President’s food preferences ahead of his India visit
As Putin arrives in India for an important diplomatic visit, most attention will be on the discussions and agreements that shape global politics. Yet his food habits offer a small window into his daily life.
- S-400 deliveries, Su-57 fighter jets, crude oil flows: What to expect as Putin meets PM Modi in India this week | Explained
India and Russia will use the summit to review their long-standing partnership and to discuss defence cooperation, energy trade and future strategic alignment.
- Russia's Putin seeks to boost energy, defence exports with India visit
Russia has supplied arms to India for decades, with New Delhi emerging as its top buyer of seaborne oil despite Western sanctions after Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
- Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner to meet Putin in Moscow to discuss an end to the Ukraine war
A leaked set of 28 US draft peace proposals emerged last week, spooking Ukrainian and European officials who felt it bowed to Moscow's key demands on NATO, Moscow's control of a fifth of Ukraine and restrictions on Ukraine's army
- Europeans rally round Ukraine as Trump envoy heads to Moscow
Witkoff left the talks to travel to Moscow where he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.
- Putin’s India visit on Dec 4-5: What to expect on S-400 deliveries, oil trade and geopolitical alignment | Explained
With defence, energy, and strategic cooperation at the center of the agenda, the summit is expected to influence the next phase of India–Russia relations at a time of considerable global flux.
- Vladimir Putin to hold Ukraine talks with US envoy Witkoff in Moscow as deal hopes rise
Russia’s president meets US envoy in Moscow after Washington–Kyiv talks, as Europe calls the week pivotal, Kyiv seeks backing in Paris and Donald Trump voices optimism for ending the war.
- India sets stage for Su-57, S-500 talks as Putin arrives in New Delhi
New Delhi is also likely to press Moscow to speed up delayed programmes such as the Su-30 upgrade and other joint defence projects
- Russia set to ratify key military pact with India ahead of Vladimir Putin's state visit
The Indian Navy’s Talwar class frigates as well as INS Vikramaditya aircraft carrier are equipped to sail in freezing climate of Arctic can use the Russian naval bases for logistic support
- Boosting trade, defence ties to be major focus of Russian President Vladimir Putin's 2-day visit to India next week
The Kremlin said both sides are expected to adopt a joint statement and sign a "wide range of interdepartmental and business agreements" following the talks between the leaders.
- Russia's Putin to visit India on Dec 4-5 as New Delhi eyes more S-400 systems
Putin had mentioned he will travel to India in early December for the annual summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Ukraine peace deal 'very close', but Zelensky seeks reassurance force for post-war security
Despite promising progress, Zelensky has stressed that Ukraine cannot sign off on any agreement without explicit provisions to safeguard the country’s future.
- Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plan to Donald Trump
At the time of the Witkoff-Ushakov call, Trump was basking in the success of his drive to end the war in Gaza
- Trump says he will meet Putin and Zelenskiy only when peace deal reaches ‘final stages’
Russia currently occupies about one-fifth of Ukraine's territory, devastated by months of conflict.
- US says Ukraine has accepted peace deal framework, Zelensky says talks still ongoing
Zelensky’s comments suggest that while progress has been made, Ukraine has not yet declared the deal complete. He has consistently stressed the need for any agreement to fully safeguard Ukraine’s sovereignty and security.
- 'Something good may be happening': Trump signals optimism on Ukraine peace talks as revised US plan takes shape
Last week, Washington presented Kyiv and its European partners with a 28-point peace proposal, a move that reportedly caught many off guard.
- Trump was told by Europeans that his Ukraine plan needs work
The US set a Thursday ultimatum yet Trump indicated in an NBC interview that this wasn’t his 'final offer,' hinting at some flexibility on timing
- Vladimir Putin says US plan for Ukraine could form basis for final peace settlement
Vladimir Putin threatened to seize more territory if Kyiv rejects the proposal, saying that the claimed recent capture of Ukrainian city Kupiansk "will inevitably be repeated in other key areas of the front line".
- 'Won't betray Ukraine': Zelensky says Kyiv risks losing US support over Trump's plan to end war
Reports indicate that the proposal reflects several of Russia’s longstanding demands, raising concerns that it could weaken Ukraine’s sovereignty and negotiating position.
