Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an annual summit, focusing on diversifying economic ties.

India gave Russia's leader a warm welcome in his first visit since his country invaded Ukraine. The visit in part signaled India's defiance of the U.S., which has punished New Delhi for buying Russian oil.

New Delhi: When Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in New Delhi on Thursday, the mild December chill in the air did little to mask the warmth in India-Russia relations. The visit highlighted the depth of a friendship forged over decades and tested by history.

What did the two sides agree on during the recent summit? What statements did both leaders make on the Ukraine war? Why is Putin’s visit significant at this juncture when India is negotiating a free trade agreement with the U.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an exclusive interview with India Today, questions the relevance of the G7, stating, "I can hardly understand why countries of the G7 call themselves G7." He highlights that "India's economy in purchasing power ranks third" while noting the "recession in Germany" is there "for the third year in a row.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, underlining the close personal relationship between the leaders and their countries’ longtime friendship.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting India to strengthen economic and bilateral ties. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed him in New Delhi.

The United States itself still buys nuclear fuel from us for its own nuclear power plants. That is also fuel,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said during his first visit to India in four years.

On the eve of his visit to India, Vladimir Putin gave an extensive 100-minute interview to India Today Group TV channels at the Kremlin. The 73-year-old Russian president deftly fielded every question put to him.