New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- India and Russia are finalising dates for Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, which is expected to take place in early December, according to several media reports.

The dates under consideration are December 4 to 6, sources told the Indian Express. The government might as well consider hosting Putin in a city outside of Delhi. Jaipur, Agra and Goa are the possible options, according to the sources.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is also expected to visit India before President Putin's visit, to prepare for the summit and discuss bilateral issues. Lavrov is likely to come to India in November to prepare the groundwork for the Russian President's visit.

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