04.12.2025 22:41
Russian President Vladimir Putin stirred the world agenda with his official visit to India after a four-year hiatus. Putin's plane was tracked live by over 20,000 people on FlightRadar24 during its landing, making it the most-watched flight of the day.
After four years, Russian President Vladimir Putin, who made an official visit to India, shook the world agenda even before setting foot in the country.
THE MOST WATCHED FLIGHT OF THE DAY
The plane carrying Putin became the most followed flight of the day, with over 20,000 people tracking it in real-time on FlightRadar24.
Welcomed with a red carpet in New Delhi, the Russian leader was personally greeted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the aircraft steps; the warm handshake between the two leaders made a significant impact on diplomatic traffic.
UNEXPECTED GESTURE
Putin arrived in New Delhi to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of his two-day visit. The plane carrying the Russian leader landed at the Indian Air Force's Palam Air Base. The moment of arrival drew attention with an image that went beyond diplomatic niceties: Modi personally welcomed Putin on the aircraft steps, and after shaking hands, the two leaders embraced.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Modi's welcome was an "unexpected gesture" from Moscow, saying, "This was a sudden decision; we had no prior knowledge of it."
After a brief greeting, the two leaders moved to Modi's vehicle and headed towards the city center. Putin's visit is expected to last until December 5, during which he is anticipated to engage in various activities as part of the Russia-India Business Forum held in New Delhi.
The visit is being closely monitored, especially by the US and Western countries. There are assessments that military, energy, and commercial collaborations between the two countries could be further strengthened during this meeting.