Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in Moscow during Modi`s two-day official visit to Russia. They engaged in an informal meeting and toured the Presidential house, where Putin even drove Modi around in his electric car. The visit culminates in the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit between Modi and Putin in Moscow, reflecting the strong diplomatic ties and ongoing cooperation between the two nations. The summit is expected to address various bilateral issues and further strengthen the strategic partnership between India and Russia across multiple sectors.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to visit Russia in July, as reported by Reuters citing Russian state news agency RIA on June 25. During the trip, he is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin. This will be Modi`s first visit to Russia since 2019 and notably his first since the Russia-Ukraine war began in 2022. Putin, who recently started his fifth term as Russian President, last met Modi in September 2022 at a summit in Uzbekistan. During that meeting, Modi urged for dialogue to resolve the Ukraine conflict, reiterating India`s stance for peace amid the ongoing hostilities.