On December 4, 2025, New Delhi implemented an extensive multi-layered security grid ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrival for his two-day state visit to India, marking the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. Over 5,000 police personnel, alongside SWAT teams, anti-terror units, snipers, quick-reaction squads, NSG commandos, and Putin’s personal security detail, were deployed across sensitive locations, routes, and venues including Hyderabad House and Bharat Mandapam, with his stay at ITC Maurya under strict protocols. Advanced measures featured anti-drone systems, AI-driven surveillance, high-definition CCTV, electronic jammers, and facial recognition to ensure real-time monitoring and rapid response, reflecting India’s robust commitment to safeguarding this key strategic partnership in defence, energy, and trade amid global tensions. Traffic diversions and route sanitisation minimised disruptions, underscoring the nation’s vigilant hosting of the longstanding ally.