Putin India Visit: Russian President To Arrive In Delhi On Dec 4; Full Schedule Released

Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's arrival in India, security agencies have been placed on high alert, with authorities setting up an extensive multi-layered security grid along his route and at all venues in the national capital.

Putin is set to land in India on Thursday, December 4, for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This marks his first visit to India in four years and is expected to usher in a new phase in the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Putin will be in New Delhi for a two-day visit starting December 4. While his full itinerary has been finalised, officials have withheld details of his accommodation due to strict security protocols. However, sources have confirmed the complete schedule for the visit.

Full Itinerary of Vladimir Putin's India Visit

According to sources, Putin is expected to arrive in India at 7 pm on Thursday, following which he will join Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a private dinner hosted in his honour.

On Friday, December 5, his day is likely to begin with a visit to Rajghat, after which he will arrive at Hyderabad House for a bilateral meeting. The two leaders are expected to issue a joint statement following their discussions.

Later, Putin will participate in an event at Bharat Mandapam, organised by FICCI in New Delhi.

He will then attend a state banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday at 5 pm, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov in New Delhi.

Delhi on High Alert

Authorities in the national capital have intensified security arrangements, with all agencies instructed to maintain constant surveillance throughout the high-profile visit. According to PTI, police officials said that teams are tracking every movement in real time from Putin's arrival to his departure.

"From the time of his arrival till his departure, every movement will be monitored by multiple security agencies. We are coordinating minute-to-minute movement details in real time," a source said.

Senior officers of the Delhi Police will supervise all arrangements, including traffic coordination and the sanitisation of areas the Russian President is likely to visit.

"As per the route plan, all locations on the movement map will be secured and sanitised well in advance. Advisories will be issued to minimise inconvenience to commuters," the source added.

Additionally, more than 50 personnel from Russia's advance security and protocol teams will arrive in New Delhi to conduct detailed inspections of routes, venues, and the overall security framework.

During the two-day visit, Delhi will be under a multi-layered security ring involving the Delhi Police, central agencies, and Putin's personal security detail. Special units including SWAT teams, anti-terror squads, and quick reaction teams will be deployed at key points across the city. Authorities will also use drone monitoring, CCTV surveillance, and technical intelligence systems to ensure real-time situational awareness throughout the visit.