In between, he held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attended a business forum and announced the launch of Russia Today, a Kremlin-funded state-controlled TV network. The Russian leader has faced diplomatic isolation since the Ukraine war began in 2022 and the red carpet laid down by Delhi would have sent a strong message to the West.

EADaily, December 5th, 2025. Not only British politicians are on fire with indignation during the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India. The Sun is also outraged that the Russian leader was warmly welcomed in an Asian country.

Residents of Varanasi performed aarti on the ghats and took out a welcome march, expressing goodwill ahead of the high-profile visit.

This is arguably the biggest overseas venture of the State-funded television network, which aims to boost ties between two countries and their “growing influence” in the world

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to land at the Delhi International Airport in the evening. Follow live updates.

During his tightly packed itinerary, Putin will hold the 23rd India-Russia summit with PM Modi. Modi will also host a private dinner for Putin on Thursday.

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The Russian President's India trip comes as relations between Washington and Delhi remain strained, writes Harsh V. Pant.