Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India at the end of 2025, Interfax news agency quoted India's national security adviser Ajit Doval as saying in Moscow on Thursday, correcting an earlier report that he would go in late August.

Putin’s visit is significant given several ongoing global developments. While India has moved closer to the United States in recent years through initiatives like the Quad, New Delhi maintains that its relationship with Moscow remains steady and time-tested.

NSA Ajit Doval's Moscow visit indicates India and Russia are nearing finalization of President Putin's India visit for the annual summit. Despite conflicting reports about the timing, discussions covered energy and defense cooperation.