Russian President Putin to visit India soon

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India soon to hold wide-ranging talks with Indian leadership on bilateral and international matters, including ongoing Ukraine war and Gaza crisis.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sergev Lavro said that dates and the agenda of the President visit are being finalised.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to Moscow last year to participate in the strategic partnership dialogue. He also visited Russia to attend BRICS summit.

Mr Lavro said that Putin has accepted invitation to visit India from the Indian head of the government. A visit by the Russian head of the state is being prepared.

Mr Modi and Mr Putin are in regular contacts and often discuss international issues through telephonic conversation.