New Delhi/IBNS, Dec. 5 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday unveiled the India arm of the state-backed Russian Television Network (RT), during his first visit to the country since the start of the Ukraine war.

The launch of RT India, described as the network's most ambitious overseas expansion, is being positioned as a fresh push to strengthen India-Russia relations.

The inauguration was conducted from a temporary studio set up inside a luxury hotel in New Delhi.

RT India's editorial vision

According to an official statement, RT India will initially air four English-language programmes each day.

The new outlet aims to reinforce strategic ties between New Delhi and Moscow while amplifying what it calls the "growing influence"...