Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:20am on 02 Dec 2025,Tuesday India Global
Russian President Vladimir Putin begins a two-day visit to India on Thursday, seeking to boost sales of Russian oil, missile systems, and fighter jets amid strained ties from U.S. pressure. Putin, accompanied by Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and business leaders, aims to restore energy and defence partnerships with New Delhi. India's Russian crude imports are hitting a three-year low following tightened sanctions, though defence ties remain strong as India operates numerous Russian military systems. Putin's delegation includes CEOs from Sberbank, Rosoboronexport, Rosneft, and GazpromNeft. Discussions will cover advanced Su-57 fighters, additional S-400 systems, and civilian nuclear energy partnerships, despite concerns about potential reactions from U.S. President Donald Trump. (PC: Reuters)
