"The man from the Kremlin" will meet with Modi's "Raj" to discuss the Russia-India strategic partnership, the visit being prepared through a large media campaign, including the launch of the Russia Today channel in India, shortly before Putin's arrival in New Delhi on Thursday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are preparing for an important meeting, marked by advertising campaigns in India that highlight the connection between the two nations. The annual India-Russia summit, initiated 25 years ago, aims to strengthen historical relations, especially in the fields of energy and defense. However, the relationship has been affected by tensions with the West, particularly after the invasion of Ukraine, which led to increased trade tariffs imposed by the U.S. India has become the largest buyer of Russian oil, importing goods worth nearly 140 billion dollars. Despite the challenges, experts emphasize that India will not completely abandon Russia. Discussions between the two leaders will include the sale of fighter jets and surface-to-air missiles, highlighting the continuation of strategic cooperation.