New Delhi, Nov. 28 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on December 4-5 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, marking a significant moment in the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations. The visit comes at a crucial time, as New Delhi and Moscow have drawn closer in recent months despite mounting Western pressure over India's continued import of discounted Russian crude oil. The United States' decision to impose punitive tariffs on certain Indian exports linked to Russian oil processing has only reinforced India's determination to maintain its long-standing ties with Moscow.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Putin will travel to India on the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Durin...