Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit India on December 4-5. If we track the pattern of Putin's visits to India over the last decade, they always occur towards the year's end. Let's uncover the reasons behind this.
Preparations are underway in India for the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin. A team from the Russian military arrived days earlier to review security arrangements. Putin is set to land on December 4-5.
Putin Has Visited India 10 Times
Reviewing the history of Putin's visits, he frequently comes in December. Putin has visited India ten times. His first visit was in October 2000, when both countries announced a strategic partnership.
Why Does Putin Visit India in December?
After that, his visits occurred in December 2002, December 2004, January 2007, March 2010, December 2012, December 2014, October 2018, and December 2021. Except for a few occasions, December is his preferred month. This is because the annual India-Russia summit is held this month.
Beyond the Annual Summit: Putin's Visits
As President of Russia, he always visits to participate in the summit. Only in March 2010 did he come as Russia's Prime Minister on an official trip. The December choice is majorly due to the India-Russia annual summit timing.
Moreover, December brings significant cold to India, with temperatures dropping low, making it a suitable period for official visits from a country as cold as Russia.
