New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India Thursday evening on a two-day visit for summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with several MoUs set to be inked between the two sides. Talks are likely to focus on big ticket defence deals such as the Su-57 fighter jet and additional S-400 air defence systems, as well as on small modular reactors, trade and energy cooperation and on labour.
In a break from protocol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received President Putin at the Palam technical airport, in a special gesture, reaffirming the close ties between the two nations as well as the warmth of their personal relations.
The two leaders exchanged a handshake and a warm hug as the Russian leader alighted from...