Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to hold a high-level bilateral meeting during the latter’s two-day visit to India, marking one of the most closely watched diplomatic engagements of the year.
Putin’s visit comes at a time of shifting global alliances, continued pressure from the United States over India’s purchase of Russian oil, and ongoing talks between Washington, Moscow and Kyiv amid the Ukraine conflict. The meeting is expected to focus on energy cooperation, defence ties, trade expansion and geopolitical coordination.
Date and Time of the Modi–Putin Meeting
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Date: Tomorrow
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Time: 11:50 AM (IST)
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Occasion: Annual India–Russia Summit 2025
The bilateral talks will take place shortly after Putin lands in New Delhi for his official two-day visit.
Venue: Where will the meeting be held?
The meeting between PM Modi and President Putin will be held in New Delhi, at a high-security government venue reserved for bilateral summits. The exact location is being managed by the Ministry of External Affairs and has not been officially disclosed due to protocol and security reasons.
What to expect from the summit
The leaders are likely to discuss:
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India’s imports of discounted Russian crude
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New defence procurement and joint manufacturing projects
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Expansion of bilateral trade amid Western sanctions
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Skilled manpower cooperation
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Regional and global security issues, including the Ukraine war
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Strengthening the long-standing strategic partnership
Putin’s visit also carries geopolitical significance, as Moscow aims to reinforce that attempts to isolate Russia have not succeeded, while India continues to pursue a balanced, multi-alignment foreign policy.
With the summit scheduled for 11:50 AM tomorrow, all eyes will be on the outcomes of this important meeting between two of the world’s most influential leaders.
