Jaishankar calls on President Putin

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday (November 18, 2025) met Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin and apprised him of preparations underway for the upcoming annual India-Russia summit.

Mr. Putin shook hands with Mr. Jaishankar, who was received at the Representative Office of the Senate Palace in the Kremlin, state-run TASS news agency reported.

“Honoured to call on President Putin of Russia in Moscow today. Conveyed greetings of Prime Minister @narendramodi,” Mr. Jaishankar said on social media.

“Apprised him of preparations underway for the upcoming Annual India-Russia Summit, also discussed regional and global developments. Deeply value his perspectives and guidance on further advancement of our ties,” the Minister added.

The visuals released by the Kremlin showed Mr. Putin welcoming Mr. Jaishankar, who was accompanied by Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar and Joint Secretary Mayank Singh accompanied.