NSA Ajit Doval said New Delhi is 'excited and delighted' about the upcoming engagement. He also described the past India-Russia summits as 'watershed moments' in bilateral relations, underlining the significance of the forthcoming meeting.

Putin will likely visit India soon, confirmed by NSA Doval. The visit's confirmation comes as the US imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods due to Russian oil imports.

Vladimir Putin will visit India soon, according to India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. The exact dates are not set, though Interfax reports the visit may occur in late August.