Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit India on December 4-5 for a summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Discussions are expected to focus on India’s potential procurement of additional S-400 air-defense squadrons and Sukhoi-57 fighter jets. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war will also be a key agenda item, with India reiterating its support for an early peaceful resolution. Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to be on a two-day visit to India, starting December 4, AFP reported citing Kremlin on Friday. During his visit, the Russian president is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.This will be Putin’s first trip to India since the Russia-Ukraine war began in February 2022. His last visit was in December 2021 for the annual summit, which rotates between the two countries. Prime Minister Modi attended the most recent summit in Moscow in July of last year.Here’s what’s likely on the agendaProcurement of S-400 air-defence squadronsIndia’s proposal to procure five additional S-400 Triumf air-defence squadrons, along with a substantial stock of surface-to-air missiles for the systems already in service—which proved highly effective during Operation Sindoor—is expected to be part of the agenda when PM Modi and Putin meet for their summit on December 5.However, India has not yet decided whether to purchase two or three squadrons of Russia’s fifth-generation Sukhoi-57 fighter, which Moscow is pushing hard as an alternative to the American F-35 Lightning II jets, top sources told TOI.Ukraine warAnother agenda could be discussion of Russia-Ukraine war, where PM Modi has advocated for peace several times. Recently, external affairs minister S Jaishankar spoke to Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha and discussed the latest developments in the Ukraine conflict.”Had a telecon with FM Andrii Sybiha last evening. Appreciate his briefing on the ongoing developments related to the Ukraine conflict. Reiterated India’s support for an early end to this conflict and the establishment of an enduring peace,” Jaishankar said.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTejas Is The Safest, Says HAL Chief, Rejecting All Concerns After Dramatic Dubai Air Show AccidentPakistan Army General Warns Of Hybrid-To-Full War As Pakistan Reshapes Military Power Under MunirPakistan Erupts As Imran Khan’s Son Claims ‘No Proof Of Life’ Amid CM Afridi’s Jail-Side Protest’Darkest Times’: Imran Khan’s Sister Calls Out Pakistan Govt, Compares Asim Munir To Adolf HitlerIndia Must Prepare For Violent Future As CDS Chauhan Says Even One Failure Could Prove CatastrophicIndia Is a Key Ally, Cyprus Assures Strong Push to Finalise India–EU FTA TalksImran Khan Health Rumour: PTI Holds Sit In Outside Adiala Jail, KP CM Sohail Afridi Stages ProtestRam Madhav Challenges ‘No-Religion’ Narrative in White Collar Terror DebateAustralia Says India Is Now A Leading Global Power, Credits PM Modi For Transforming World DynamicsOusted PM Sheikh Hasina Faces Fresh Conviction as Court Awards 21-Year Term123PhotostoriesLike ‘Stranger Things’? ‘Karthikeya’, ‘Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada’, ‘Awe!’, here are other Telugu films to watchJennifer Lawrence’s parenting lessons that can teach modern moms how to raise kids without losing themselvesYour Enemy Planet According To Your Date of BirthThis Dharmendra record has stayed unchallenged for 50 Years- Even Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth haven’t matched it7 foods that should never be given to dogsBest friends vs. toxic friends: How to explain the difference to teensCommon nutritional deficiencies seen in kids5 quiet signs your relationship is emotionally secureMeet the star kid who debut with Shruti Haasan, vanished after the film, and now runs an Rs 8500 crore businessNature’s Ozempic: 5 edibles that ‘mimic’ the popular weight-loss drug with natural benefits123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingJayden Daniels InjuryCyclone Ditwah impactBengaluru techieFortnite Chapter 7 LeakedAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerCristiano Ronaldo10 Greatest Thanksgiving Moments in NFL historyGabrielle UnionVanessa Bryant
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to be on a two-day visit to India, starting December 4, AFP reported citing Kremlin on Friday. During his visit, the Russian president is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.This will be Putin’s first trip to India since the Russia-Ukraine war began in February 2022. His last visit was in December 2021 for the annual summit, which rotates between the two countries. Prime Minister Modi attended the most recent summit in Moscow in July of last year.Here’s what’s likely on the agenda
Procurement of S-400 air-defence squadrons
India’s proposal to procure five additional S-400 Triumf air-defence squadrons, along with a substantial stock of surface-to-air missiles for the systems already in service—which proved highly effective during Operation Sindoor—is expected to be part of the agenda when PM Modi and Putin meet for their summit on December 5.However, India has not yet decided whether to purchase two or three squadrons of Russia’s fifth-generation Sukhoi-57 fighter, which Moscow is pushing hard as an alternative to the American F-35 Lightning II jets, top sources told TOI.
Ukraine war
Another agenda could be discussion of Russia-Ukraine war, where PM Modi has advocated for peace several times. Recently, external affairs minister S Jaishankar spoke to Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha and discussed the latest developments in the Ukraine conflict.“Had a telecon with FM Andrii Sybiha last evening. Appreciate his briefing on the ongoing developments related to the Ukraine conflict. Reiterated India’s support for an early end to this conflict and the establishment of an enduring peace,” Jaishankar said.
