Bangladesh, Dec. 5 -- Russian President Vladimir Putins two-day visit to India on December 4, 2025, marks one of the most consequential diplomatic engagements between Moscow and New Delhi in recent years. After a four-year gap, the Russian leaders arrival-at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-symbolizes not only the resilience of the bilateral partnership amid global tensions, but also a renewed push to shield long-standing ties from Western pressure and geopolitical realignment.

As both countries navigate a global landscape transformed by sanctions, wars, supply chain disruptions, and shifting alliances, Putins 2025 India visit appears poised to redefine the trajectory of Indo-Russian cooperation, especially in defense, trad...