Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Delhi on Thursday and was warmly received at Palam Airport by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two leaders exchanged hugs and departed together in the same vehicle,

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.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is in India for a high-impact 27-hour visit aimed at boosting one of the world's most enduring strategic partnerships. He landed in New Delhi on Thursday night, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi received him with a warm embrace at Palam airport - a diplomatic gesture highlighting the depth of India-Russia ties.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said India has the right to purchase Russian energy. Putin said criticism of India’s Russian oil imports is unfair, noting that the US still purchases nuclear fuel from Russia.

India and Russia already collaborate on the BrahMos missile, licensed-production of Sukhoi aircraft, and maintenance of legacy platforms.