Amid rising geopolitical tensions worldwide, all eyes are on India as Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in December for the annual India-Russia Summit. The MEA has confirmed that preparations are in full swing and that official dates will be revealed soon. The anticipation heightened after EAM S Jaishankar met Putin in Moscow, discussing global developments and ongoing cooperation. The Kremlin has also confirmed “active preparations,” with both sides signalling that defence ties, maritime partnerships, trade expansion and regional stability will be high on the agenda. This will be Putin’s first visit to India since 2021, marking a major moment in the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. As New Delhi balances relations with global powers, this summit could shape key decisions for 2025 and beyond.