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As Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi for his first visit since the break of war with Ukraine, he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlight deep defense and energy ties. India will pay about $2 billion for the lease of defence equipments after nearly a decade of stalled price negotiations and recent shipyard inspections.Defence ministers Rajnath Singh and Andrei Belousov reaffirm mutual trust and cooperation in strengthening India’s self-reliant defence production.
Thursday, 4 December, 2025