Russian president Vladimir Putin is set to hold talks with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi at an annual summit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties on the second day of his state visit.

The 23rd Russia-India Summit comes at a pivotal moment, as the United States pushes for a Ukraine peace deal while seeking global cooperation.

The talks will test New Delhi’s efforts to balance relations with Moscow and Washington as the nearly four-year war in Ukraine grinds on.

Mr Putin was received by Modi at an airport in New Delhi on Thursday. According to Indian officials, the agenda includes talks on defence, energy and labour mobility.

While India has historically maintained deep ties with Russia, critics say Mr Putin’s visit could strain relations with the European Union and the United Sta

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