Putin's visit to India receives high-level reception, and the deepening of cooperation between Russia and India in multiple fields has attracted attention.

President of Russia Putin visits India, and India gives him a full-scale reception! On December 4th, according to foreign media reports, Russian President Putin made a two-day state visit to India from December 4th to 5th. That night, the Russian presidential plane landed at the Palam Air Force Base in India. As President Putin arrived, India laid out a long red carpet for him, and Indian Prime Minister Modi personally came to the airport to greet him, giving President Putin the highest honor, and accompanied him by car to an informal meeting location.

Evidently, this visit by President Putin to India is very unusual. First, it is the first time since the Ukraine-Russia conflict that the Russian president has visited India, and the last time President Putin visited India was four years ago. Second, it is currently a critical period for the Ukraine-Russia confrontation and Russia's diplomatic breakthrough, with intense rivalry among the four parties of Ukraine, Russia, the United States, and Europe regarding the "peace plan" for Ukraine. Third, this year marks the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership between Russia and India, clearly showing both sides' intention to consolidate their relationship.

With this visit, President Putin has at least three objectives. First, to deepen cooperation in the energy sector. The United States continues to pressure India to purchase Russian energy, and Russia obviously wants to retain India as an important energy partner. Second, cooperation will be carried out in multiple fields such as military, including purchasing S-400 air defense missile systems, buying Su-57 fighter jets, discussing cooperation on the Arctic shipping route, and cooperation in nuclear energy, etc.

Third, exchanging views on hot issues such as the Ukraine war and coordinating positions. Evidently, under the impact of U.S.-Western sanctions and the international arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court against President Putin, President Putin rarely goes on foreign visits. This is a major diplomatic move for Russia to consolidate its relationship with India. India's high-level welcome for Russia is also a way for India to deepen its cooperation with Russia, offsetting the pressure of U.S. tariffs, amid deteriorating U.S.-India relations. Obviously, both sides have strong motives for cooperation.

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