India, Dec. 14 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled on a state visit to New Delhi on 4-5 December 2025 for the 23rd annual summit meeting between India and Russia. Since their first annual summit in 2000, the meetings have continued annually, without a break, except for the two years when the Covid-19 pandemic put a worldwide hold on travel. The summit focused on solidifying economic ties, including the "uninterrupted" shipment of Russian oil and the rupee and ruble trade settlements. Agreements were signed across diverse sectors, including nuclear energy, space, critical minerals, healthcare, tourism and the development of transport corridors like the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).

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