Watch live as Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India on a state visit aimed at deepening economic, defense and energy ties. Putin is beginning his 2-day visit to India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is his first visit to India in four years. The talks between the two leaders are expected to focus on boosting defence ties, insulating bilateral trade from external pressure and exploring cooperation in small modular reactor

Putin’s grand India welcome, Modi rolls out red carpet | Watch handshake, hug & rare protocol break #Russian President #VladimirPutin began his nearly 27-hour visit to India on Thursday night, marking a major moment in the nearly 8-decade-old India–#Russia partnership amid rising #global tensions. Prime Minister #NarendraModi personally received Putin at #NewDelhi’s #Palam #Airport with a hug after a four-year gap, a rare diplomatic gesture that underscored the warmth of ties. | The Times of Ind

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India Prime Minister Modi receives Putin at Delhi airport | WION