Putin Accepts Modi's India Visit Invite: Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on March 27, 2025, confirmed that President Vladimir Putin has agreed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India, with preparations in progress for the visit. The confirmation was made in a video speech at a conference called "Russia and India: Toward a New Bilateral Agenda," which was held by the Russian International Affairs Council.

Lavrov highlighted the significance of Russia-India relations as a "privileged strategic partnership." He mentioned that this visit would be in response to Modi's visits to Russia in 2024, where he talked about increasing bilateral cooperation in all areas, including energy and trade.

The dates of Putin's visit are still to be confirmed, but it is likely to happen in early 2025. This will be Putin's first visit to India since December 2021 and comes at a time of continued geopolitical developments, including the one in Ukraine.

Both presidents are in constant communication, having previously met a number of times at global events. 

The forthcoming visit is expected to deepen the bond further and deal with issues that affect both countries.