Putin lands at Palam at 6:30 p.m. Narendra Modi receives with hug before they head to private dinner.
Ceremonial events, bilateral talks, banquet on Dec 5 as they focus on defence, nuclear, trade.
First since Ukraine war, reinforces 'special and privileged' ties amid global shifts.
Putin Arrives In New Delhi For Bilateral Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin landed at Palam Technical Airport, New Delhi, at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received President Putin on the tarmac with a handshake and a hug. This is President Putin’s first visit to India since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in February 2022.
Following the airport welcome, Prime Minister Modi hosted President Putin for a private dinner at his official residence.
The official programme on Friday, December 5, 2025, includes a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, wreath-laying at Rajghat, restricted and delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House, lunch hosted by Prime Minister Modi, and a banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu.
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