Russian President Vladimir Putin affirmed his commitment to ensuring continuous fuel shipments to India, despite US pressure to limit Russian oil imports.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in New Delhi for a two-day visit to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on boosting trade, defence cooperation and energy ties. His schedule includes a ceremonial welcome,

The Trump administration, which crippled Russia’s oil sales to India with sanctions, will be watching Mr. Putin’s talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

As the White House tries to curb Moscow's energy income, Vladimir Putin enjoys a warm welcome in India, and promises an "uninterrupted supply" of Russian fuel.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to host a lunch for the Russian President at Hyderabad House around 2 PM on Friday

Putin's visit also carries geopolitical weight, coming just months after the United States imposed 50% tariffs on Indian imports.