Putin in India LIVE UDPATES: India offers free 30-day e-visa to Russian tourists amid strengthening bilateral ties
Earlier in the day, President Putin received a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, where he was honoured with a 21-gun salute and a Guard of Honour
Dec 5, 2025 04:07 PM
No major defense deal announced
So far, no major deal related to fighter jets or large defense contracts has been announced between India and Russia, although such an announcement was expected.
Dec 5, 2025 04:06 PM
Putin-Modi press conference concludes
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have concluded their press conference in Delhi.
At the beginning, both leaders signed several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in areas like trade and agriculture.
MoUs are not legally binding; rather, they are initial documents that set the direction for larger, formal agreements in the future.
During the press conference, both leaders did not take questions from the media, but they conveyed these points in their statements.
Dec 5, 2025 04:05 PM
Putin says: Will continue supplying weapons to India
Putin stated that for nearly the past fifty years, Russia has been helping the Indian military by supplying weapons and assisting in its modernisation, whether it is air defense forces, aviation or the navy. Overall, he said, they are completely satisfied with the results of the discussions that have just concluded.
He expressed full confidence that this visit and the agreements made here will further deepen the India-Russia strategic partnership, benefiting both countries and the people of India and Russia.
Dec 5, 2025 03:31 PM
'India–Russia business grew 12% in one year'
The Russian President said bilateral trade between India and Russia increased by 12% last year, setting a new record. He noted that the figures might vary slightly across different sources, but on average, the trade volume is around 64 billion US dollars.
Putin added that they expect trade to remain equally strong this year. He also said that both countries are ready to take this trade up to 100 billion dollars. About 76% of India’s imports from Russia consist of oil. If other oil and coal are included, this rises to around 85%.
Exports from India to Russia
Pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, textiles, tea, coffee, rice, spices, and more
Dec 5, 2025 03:25 PM
Nuclear power plant being built with Russia’s help
Russian President Putin said that Russia and India are jointly building the largest nuclear power plant in India — the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu. This is not just India’s project but one of the largest nuclear projects in Asia. The plant will have a total of six reactors, each generating 1,000 MW of electricity. This means that once the entire project is completed, it will produce 6,000 MW (6 GW) of power. Putin added that three of the six reactors are already connected to India’s energy network. The remaining three reactors (Units 4, 5, and 6) are at different stages of construction.
Dec 5, 2025 03:22 PM
Putin said, “The Prime Minister gave us a list of challenges that both governments should focus on, and we will work on them. He added that if a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is established between India and the Eurasian Economic Union, it will benefit both sides.”
He further said, “Both countries are gradually moving towards trade in their national currencies, and currently 96% of transactions are being conducted this way. Our partnership in the energy sector is very successful. The supply of everything related to India’s energy needs—oil, gas, coal—is stable.”
Dec 5, 2025 03:21 PM
30-day tourist visa to be issued for Russian citizens
PM Modi said, “In October this year, millions of devotees received the blessings of Lord Buddha’s sacred relics at the International Buddhist Forum. I am happy to announce that we will soon launch a 30-day free e-tourist visa and a 30-day group tourist visa for Russian citizens.”
Dec 5, 2025 03:21 PM
'Talks with PM Modi were very helpful'
Putin said, “My conversation with Prime Minister Modi over dinner was very helpful for our special and privileged strategic partnership. PM Modi and I have developed a close working dialogue. We met during the SCO Summit, and we ourselves are overseeing the Russia–India dialogue.”
Dec 5, 2025 03:20 PM
“India and Russia have long stood shoulder to shoulder in the fight against terrorism. Whether it is the terrorist attack in Pahalgam or the cowardly attack at Crocus City Hall, all such incidents have the same root cause," said PM Modi.
He added, “India firmly believes that terrorism is a direct attack on the values of humanity, and global unity against it is our greatest strength. India and Russia maintain close cooperation at the UN, G20, BRICS, SCO, and other platforms. We will continue our dialogue and cooperation on all these forums.”
Dec 5, 2025 03:19 PM
PM Modi says 'India and Russia stand together against terrorism'
Dec 5, 2025 03:19 PM
'We will continue the win-win cooperation with Russia'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the energy security partnership has been a strong and important pillar of India–Russia relations. He added that India’s decades-old cooperation with Russia in civil nuclear energy has played a major role in achieving their shared clean-energy goals. “We will continue this ‘win-win’ cooperation,” he said.
He further stated, “Our cooperation in critical minerals is extremely important for creating safe and diversified supply chains around the world. It will strongly support our partnership in clean energy, high-tech manufacturing, and next-generation industries.”
Modi also said that India and Russia’s deep cooperation in shipbuilding has the potential to further strengthen the ‘Make in India’ initiative. “This will boost jobs, skills, and regional connectivity,” he added.
Dec 5, 2025 03:18 PM
Key agreements between India and Russia
- Agreement on cooperation and migration
- Agreement on healthcare and medical education
- Agreement on food safety and standards
- Agreement on polar ships and maritime cooperation
- Agreement on fertilisers
Dec 5, 2025 03:17 PM
Modi describes India–Russia friendship like 'Pole Star'
Modi said Putin laid the foundation of the partnership 25 years ago. During this period, humanity faced many crises, yet the India–Russia friendship remained steady like the Pole Star. Over the past 25 years, Putin’s leadership has strengthened the relationship between the two nations.
Dec 5, 2025 03:16 PM
Prime Minister Modi said Putin’s visit is taking place at a time when bilateral relations between the two countries are crossing several historic milestones. He added that it was during Putin’s presidency in 2000 that the strategic partnership between India and Russia began.
Dec 5, 2025 03:15 PM
Several important agreements signed between India and Russia
Reports say that India and Russia have reached agreements in key areas, including health, shipbuilding, the fertiliser sector, as well as matters related to taxes and tariffs.
Dec 5, 2025 03:15 PM
Dec 5, 2025 03:14 PM
Putin thanks India for the invitation
Dec 5, 2025 03:14 PM
Putin says India–Russia friendship is not just in words
Putin thanked Prime Minister Modi for focusing on the Ukraine peace initiative. The Russian President told PM Modi, “The relations between our two countries are very old and deep. These are not just words; there is a very strong and genuine foundation behind them. The India–Russia friendship is not just in name; we are reliable partners for each other.”
Dec 5, 2025 03:13 PM
The PM said the world has faced many crises, from COVID-19 till now. He expressed hope that global challenges will be overcome soon. PM Modi said, “I am confident that today we will discuss several important global issues.”
Dec 5, 2025 03:13 PM
PM Modi called Putin’s visit historic
PM Modi described President Putin’s visit as historic. He said this India–Russia summit has produced several major outcomes. PM Modi added that Putin first visited India in 2000, and it was during that visit that a strong foundation for the strategic partnership between the two countries was laid.
Dec 5, 2025 03:11 PM
Modi praises Putin
Prime Minister Modi said he has known Putin for the past 25 years. He said the India–Russia friendship is an example of how a visionary leader can transform relationships.
Praising Putin, PM Modi added that Putin’s vision and leadership have made India–Russia relations stronger and more trustworthy.
Dec 5, 2025 03:10 PM
Prime Minister Modi said regarding the Ukraine war that India is not neutral. India stands for peace. India supports all efforts towards peace.
Dec 5, 2025 03:10 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have commenced their bilateral discussions at Hyderabad House, focusing on strategic partnership, economic cooperation, and global peace efforts
Dec 5, 2025 03:09 PM
Putin-Modi talks begin
PTC Web Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday described India–Russia relations as “steady like the Pole Star”, reaffirming the long-standing strategic partnership between the two nations during bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi.
PM Modi said despite global upheavals over the past eight decades, from conflicts to humanitarian crises, the friendship between India and Russia has remained “firm, consistent, and resilient”. He emphasised that the two countries have withstood every test and continue to deepen cooperation across sectors.
PM Modi highlighted that India and Russia have already charted a roadmap for economic collaboration until 2030, underscoring the importance of sustained engagement in trade, energy, defence, and emerging technologies.
During his remarks, the Prime Minister stressed that India is not “neutral” but firmly “on the side of peace”. He reiterated that the world once again needs stability and dialogue, and India supports every global effort aimed at achieving peace.
Earlier in the day, President Putin received a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, where he was honoured with a 21-gun salute and a Guard of Honour. He later visited Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi before beginning formal discussions at Hyderabad House.
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