Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to arrive in India this evening at 7:00 pm for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will be his first visit to India in four years.
After landing in India at 7 pm today, Putin will meet Prime Minister Modi at a private dinner hosted in his honour.
Tomorrow, December 5, he is expected to visit Rajghat, followed by bilateral talks at Hyderabad House, after which a joint statement will be issued. Putin will also attend an event at Bharat Mandapam organised by FICCI and later participate in a state banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
While details of his accommodation remain confidential due to strict security protocols, the schedule for his visit has been shared by sources.
Delhi has been placed on high alert, with authorities preparing an extensive security grid covering his route and engagements across the national capital. According to PTI police sources, all agencies involved in security arrangements have been instructed to maintain continuous surveillance throughout the high-profile visit.
Delhi will witness a multi-layered security ring involving the Delhi Police, central agencies and Putin’s personal security team. SWAT units, anti-terror squads and quick reaction teams will be deployed at strategic points, while drone surveillance, CCTV monitoring and technical intelligence systems will ensure real-time situational awareness throughout the two-day visit.
