Putin set to arrive in India for state visit: Live Updates

The Russian president will be making his tenth visit to the country, and the first since 2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in India on Thursday for a two-day state visit.

Putin will have a private dinner with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening before the two leaders hold delegation-level talks on Friday.

The visit is set to include discussions on collaboration in the defense and space sectors, as well as talks on the joint production of Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jets.

RT India, the Moscow-based global TV news network's Indian channel, will be launched on December 5, coinciding with Putin's visit. 

The India-Russia Business Forum is also being held in connection with Putin's visit on December 4-5.

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