Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Putin Visits India, Strengthens Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.
He met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss ways to strengthen their countries' economic ties.
They talked about increasing trade to $100 billion by 2030 and working towards a free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
They also discussed energy cooperation, with Russia agreeing to continue fuel shipments to India.
The leaders announced a 30-day free eVisa for travelers from both countries and the launch of RT India, a new division of Russia’s state-funded TV network.
This visit is important because it shows that India and Russia want to work closely together, especially in areas like trade and energy, even though there are some challenges, like Western sanctions on Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, focusing on economic cooperation and trade.
The leaders discussed increasing bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030 and working towards a free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Russia agreed to continue fuel shipments to India, with 96% of economic operations now conducted in national currencies.
A 30-day free eVisa was announced for Indian and Russian nationals to visit each other’s countries.
The leaders also discussed regional and global issues, including the war in Ukraine and cooperation against terrorism.
- Who
- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit focusing on economic cooperation and trade
- When
- Friday, December 6, 2025
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To strengthen economic ties, discuss trade, and explore strategic partnerships
- Event
- 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Key Focus
- Economic cooperation and trade
- Oil Imports
- 34% of India's total oil imports
- FTA Negotiations
- India-EAEU FTA by 2026
- Payment System
- 96% of economic operations in national currencies
- Visa Agreement
- 30-day free eVisa for Indian and Russian nationals
Sources
Putin launches India division of Russia’s state-funded TV network
PM Modi & Russian President Vladimir Putin Advance India-Russia Ties With Focus On Trade, FTA, & Strategic Partnership
Vladimir Putin Invites PM Modi For 2026 India-Russia Summit As Leaders Review Energy Ties And Expanding Strategic Cooperation
India can expand exports to Russia from $5 billion to $35 billion by 2030: GTRI
