Putin to visit India this year, Russian Foreign Minister confirms

New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India this year, having accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.

Speaking at an event organized by the Russian Council on International Affairs on Russia-India relations, Lavrov said preparations are underway for Putin’s visit. However, he did not disclose the dates.

Modi had visited Russia in July 2024, during which he invited Putin to India.