Vladimir Putin’s two-day India visit on December 4 comes at a critical moment for world politics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the Russian president for the annual India-Russia Summit, where key defence decisions are on the table. India is evaluating the purchase of more S-400 squadrons and considering Russia’s pitch for the Su-57 stealth fighter. Talks will also cover energy, nuclear cooperation, and space. The Ukraine war will be another major agenda point, with India continuing its role as a voice for peace. The summit aims to set the next vision for the “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership,” which remains one of India’s most important bilateral relationships. With shifting alliances, sanctions pressure, and global instability, Modi and Putin’s meeting is expected to produce outcomes that will be watched in Washington, Beijing, and Brussels.
