Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to India, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that major defence agreements, including the Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter jets and S-400 air defence systems, are expected to be discussed. “I have no doubt it will be discussed during the visit… The issue of Su-57s certainly will be on the agenda during the coming Putin’s visit to India,” Peskov said. Peskov said the importance of a bilateral relationship free from external interference. “We have to secure our relationship, we have to secure our trade that brings mutual benefit,” he noted, underscoring Russia’s focus on strengthening ties with India in a mutually advantageous manner.
