Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Putin's India Visit: Luxury Stay, Bilateral Talks, and Media Launch
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India for two days.
He stayed in a very big and fancy suite at a luxury hotel in New Delhi.
The suite had a bedroom, a gym, a sauna, and even a dining room that could seat 12 people.
Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had important meetings and talks.
They discussed making their countries' friendship even stronger in areas like trade, energy, and defense.
Putin also launched a new Russian TV channel in India called RT India.
This channel will show programs in English and aims to show the world how India and Russia are important countries.
The two leaders also talked about fighting terrorism together and making it easier for people to travel between their countries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stayed at the luxurious Chanakya Suite in ITC Maurya Hotel during his two-day visit to India.
The suite spans 4,600 square feet and includes a master bedroom, steam room, sauna, gym, reception, living room, and a dining room.
Putin and Indian PM Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings at Hyderabad House, a historic architectural landmark.
They discussed strengthening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, covering areas like trade, energy, defense, and technology.
Putin launched RT India, a new state-funded Russian television network, aiming to present a multipolar world view and boost India-Russia ties.
- Who
- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- A state visit and bilateral summit between India and Russia
- When
- December 4-5, 2023
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To strengthen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two countries
- Visitor
- Vladimir Putin, Russian President
- Host
- Narendra Modi, Indian Prime Minister
- Duration
- December 4-5, 2023
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Accommodation
- Chanakya Suite, ITC Maurya Hotel
- Suite Area
- 4,600 square feet
- Suite Features
- Master bedroom, steam room, sauna, gym, reception, living room, dining room
- Nightly Tariff
- ₹8-10 lakh
- Meeting Venue
- Hyderabad House
- RT India Launch
- December 5, 2023
- RT India Team Size
- Over 100
- Trade Target
- USD 100 billion by 2030
- Key Cooperation Areas
- Energy, defense, trade, technology, culture, tourism, counter-terrorism
Sources
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