Putin in India as ministers talk defence
發佈日期: 2025-12-05 00:47
TVB News
Putin is on a two-day visit in India where he is keen to deepen economic, defence and energy relations with the world's most populous nation.
The Russian president descending the steps of the presidential jet.
Given the red carpet treatment and greeted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The pair, who have a long-standing close relationship, hugging and shaking hands on the tarmac.
The defence ministers met earlier for talks ahead of a more formal meeting between Putin and Modi on Friday.
The U.S. has been critical of Modi for buying Russian oil, which Washington says finances the Ukraine war.
India defends imports saying it is essential for the energy needs of one-point-four billion people.
