New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India is being seen as a significant diplomatic event, given the current global landscape. Former Indian diplomat Rajiv Bhatia highlights the importance of this visit, citing India's relations with the US, the Ukraine war, and recent G20 developments.

Speaking with ANI, Bhatia said that Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India was very important, as it was his first since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, adding that the focus of the visit is expected to be on strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in economic areas.

"I regard this as a very important visit, like most other observers, and there are reasons for it. The first visit by the Russian Preside...