Ahead of his December 4–5 India visit, Vladimir Putin said he and Prime Minister Modi will discuss increasing Indian imports to rebalance trade. He also indicated Russia’s inflation would be around 6% by end-December, signaling policy priorities amid economic pressures. The summit will cover trade, defence, energy, and strategic ties.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on December 4–5 for the annual summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with a focus on trade, defence, and energy cooperation as the two sides review their “special and privileged strategic partnership”. Talks are expected to address rebalancing trade via higher Indian imports from RussiaThe Hindu BusinessLine.
At a financial conference, Putin said he and Modi will discuss Indian imports during the upcoming visit, highlighting intent to narrow the bilateral trade gap. He also remarked that Russia’s inflation is seen around 6% by end-December, framing macroeconomic context for policy and trade engagement ahead of the summit.
Indian media have reported anticipated agenda items including defence platforms and energy deals, consistent with the visit’s broader strategic ambit. The trade-balance push reflects earlier Russian signaling that more imports to India are a priority to address the surge in oil-driven exportsThe Hindu BusinessLine.
Key highlights / major takeaways
Summit timing: Putin in India December 4–5; annual summit with PM Modi.
Trade focus: Plan to discuss increasing Indian imports to rebalance trade.
Macro signal: Inflation seen near 6% by end-December (Putin remark).
Defence & energy: Agenda expected to include strategic platforms and energy ties.
Partnership review: Full-spectrum assessment of the India–Russia relationship.
Sources: The Indian Express; The Times of IndiaTimes of India; The Hindu BusinessLine