In the summit as well as in the inaugural '2+2' defence and foreign ministerial talks, the two sides are also expected to focus on the situation in Afghanistan and the rising threat of terrorism
Putin is scheduled to visit India on December 6
Russia and India will sign 10 bilateral agreements in various areas including some semi-confidential ones following the talks between Vladimir Putin and Indian PM Narendra Modi, said Yuri Ushakov.
The first edition of India-Russia '2+2' defence and foreign ministerial dialogue may be held alongside a summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin
The development comes as both sides prepare for a visit to India by Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 6
EAM Jaishankar is on his three-day visit to Russia, which began on Wednesday.
Russia on Wednesday said it was following developments at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit India from April 5 to 6 with an aim to prepare ground for the annual India-Russia summit as well as to discuss bilateral cooperation.
An American Senator urged US Defence Secretary Austin to take up the issue of sale of Russian S-400 missile system during his visit to India this week along with their concerns on human rights issues
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday expressed hope that next year Russia and India would continue to work towards stepping up constructive bilateral cooperation
Government's New Year resolutions should be to revive domestic demand while addressing the Chinese threat
Russia has echoed what PM Modi said in his opening remarks at the SCO in which he raised the issue of the country raising bilateral issues at the summit
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
US-India defence cooperation must not adversely affect the India-Russia interface, which has its own strategic meaning and content
The missile was fired from INS Chennai, a stealth destroyer, and it hit the target with pin-point accuracy after performing "extremely complex" manoeuvres
India rightfully enjoys high prestige among the international community, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said as he greeted the Indian government on the country's 74th Independence Day
"The new dates will be decided depending on the Covid situation in the participating countries," Srivastava said
Weaponry worth $15 billion in Moscow pipeline, underlining Russia's status as India's premier arms supplier
Defence secretary targets 50 Indo-Russian joint ventures in 4-5 years
$12 billion of Make In India projects in hand, Moscow eyeing $25 billion more