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World media on Putin's India visit
NEW DELHI [Maha Media]: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India on Thursday after four years, receiving a warm welcome from Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport.
Modi personally greeted Putin with a hug, and the two leaders traveled together to the Prime Minister’s residence, where a private dinner was hosted in his honour.
The visit has attracted global media attention, from the US to Ukraine, with analysts highlighting its strategic, economic, and political relevance.
British Media (BBC)
The British media reports that Putin’s two-day visit will include the annual India-Russia Summit, where multiple agreements are expected.
The visit comes amid US pressure on India to reduce oil purchases from Russia. India remains a key partner for Russia, particularly in oil trade and defence procurement, with potential deals for fighter jets and air defence systems under discussion. The visit underscores Russia’s message that it is not isolated internationally.
Ukrainian Media (Kyiv Independent)
Focuses on the diplomatic challenge for India, which must balance its strong energy and defense ties with Russia while managing expectations from Ukraine, the US, and Europe.
India’s decades-long friendship with Russia, dating back to the Cold War, continues to shape its neutral stance on the Ukraine conflict.
US Media (New York Times)
US media focused on Modi’s personal reception of Putin reflects the close relationship between the two leaders.
Discussions at the summit are expected to cover defense deals, trade facilitation, and sending Indian workers to Russia.
The visit also signals to the world that Russia retains influential global partners despite Western sanctions.
Pakistani Media (The Dawn)
The Dawn highlights the strategic focus on defence and trade, including possible S-400 air defence system supplies and joint production of Su-57 fighter aircraft.
India’s energy needs from Russia are critical, but US sanctions and tariffs have complicated recent trade.
Qatari Media (Al Jazeera)
They point out that Modi’s warm reception of Putin signals India’s refusal to bow to Western pressure. Russian oil imports to India have surged from 2.5% before 2022 to nearly 36% of India’s total oil consumption, making India the second-largest buyer of Russian oil globally.
What does Putin’s visit mean for India?
The visit signals both immediate economic cooperation and India’s broader strategic balancing.
* Ahead of Putin's visit, Russia announced that both countries plan to sign a 2030 economic roadmap outlining priority areas for collaboration.
* The visit reinforces India’s pursuit of an independent foreign policy despite global pressure, especially over Russian oil.
* It highlights India’s intent to maintain Russia as a long-term economic and strategic partner.
* Hosting Putin at this moment signals India’s resistance to global geopolitical binaries and its preference for autonomous decision-making.
* The visit could set the stage for deeper long-term economic ties, benefiting India’s trade, energy security and global positioning.
