Putin's India Visit: S-500 Talks, Defence Push & $68.7B Trade Surge

On this Special Report, the focus is on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s crucial two-day visit to India. The summit, taking place on December 4 and 5, aims to redefine the India-Russia strategic partnership amidst global geopolitical shifts. Key agenda items include discussions on the S-500 air defence system, Su-57 jets, and R-37 missiles, following the success of the S-400 shield during ‘Operation Sindoor’. The programme highlights that beyond defence, the leaders will address energy security and trade, which hit a record $68.7 billion. The report also notes the meeting follows a bilateral held at the SCO summit in Tianjin.