Russian President Putin to visit India in December, signaling a deepening of the strategic partnership between Moscow and New Delhi. The announcement comes as the United States imposes tariffs on Indian goods due to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, a move aimed at pressuring Russia to halt its military actions in Ukraine.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed that President Putin will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday during a regional summit in China to discuss preparations for the upcoming December visit. The strong bilateral relationship between Russia and India, rooted in historical ties from the Soviet era, continues to flourish, with Russia remaining one of India’s key arms suppliers.
Russian President Putin to Visit India in December
The U.S. tariffs target India’s significant imports of Russian oil, which have become a vital revenue source for Moscow’s state budget. Since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in February 2022, Western nations have sought to curb Russia’s energy exports. However, Russia has successfully redirected its oil sales to countries like India and China, maintaining its multi-billion-dollar revenue stream. India has defended its oil imports, stating that it turned to Russian supplies after traditional sources were redirected to Europe following the conflict’s outbreak.
President Putin has limited his international travel since the conflict began, particularly due to an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant issued against him. As India is not a member of the ICC, it is not required to act on the warrant, ensuring Putin’s visit can proceed without legal complications.
This upcoming visit underscores the growing economic, energy, and defense cooperation between Russia and India, reinforcing their longstanding partnership amid global geopolitical tensions.
Russian President Putin to Visit India in December Amid Strengthening Ties.
Russian President Putin to visit India in December, strengthening ties amid U.S. tariffs on Indian goods for buying Russian oil. Read more about Russia-India relations and geopolitical dynamic.
