Putin to visit India for defense talks on Su-57E, S-500.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India on December 5-6 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, marking his first trip since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This visit follows a recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September, reaffirming the robust India-Russia strategic partnership. Key defense discussions are anticipated, particularly regarding Russia’s Su-57E fifth-generation fighter jet and India’s interest in the advanced S-500 air defense system. The summit highlights India’s increasing engagement with Russia, as it remains a crucial supplier of defense technology and energy resources amid ongoing Western sanctions against Moscow, underscoring the importance of this partnership for India’s national security and defense modernization efforts.