After a closed-door meeting, Vladimir Putin and Droupadi Murmu took part in the ceremony of introducing the two countries’ delegations

BBC editors explain what is at stake as Russian President Vladimir Putin starts a two-day visit to India.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive Russian President Vladimir Putin at his residence for an informal one-on-one meeting

Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov said, this discussion can be considered the key event of the trip, as such informal settings typically address the most important and…

The Russian leader arrived in an Aurus car escorted by a mounted guard, greeted by cannon fire and met by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu

The two leaders had already held an informal meeting the day before, discussing a wide range of issues of mutual interest in a friendly atmosphere

Earlier, the Russian leader held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

After a closed-door meeting, Vladimir Putin and Droupadi Murmu took part in the ceremony of introducing the two countries’ delegations

The table was set at the Banquet Hall decorated with wooden panels

The Russian leader expressed deep gratitude to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as to all Indian colleagues for their exceptionally warm…