Putin and Modi discuss trade and peace at summit talks in India
In New Delhi on December 5, 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss strengthening trade relations between the two countries. India is a major purchaser of Russian arms and seaborne oil, making trade a key focus of the summit.

In New Delhi on December 5, 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss strengthening trade relations between the two countries. India is a major purchaser of Russian arms and seaborne oil, making trade a key focus of the summit. The meeting occurs as India is engaged in discussions with the United States regarding tariffs levied on India's Russian oil imports. The talks aim to address trade dynamics amidst India's ongoing energy purchases from Russia. The leaders likely addressed regional and global peace initiatives during their discussions.
India holds talks with the United States to cut tariffs imposed over its Russian oil purchases.
India is the top buyer of Russia’s arms and seaborne oil.
Talks began on boosting trade with India.
Narendra Modi welcomed Vladimir Putin in New Delhi for talks.
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