Putin to boost ‘special’ strategic partnership during India trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a state visit to India on December 4 and 5 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Kremlin said on Friday. The two leaders will sign trade deals, “discuss all aspects” of Russian-Indian ties and also touch on regional and international issues, it said in a statement. “The forthcoming state visit will provide an opportunity for the leadership of India and Russia to … set the vision for strengthening the ‘special and privileged strategic...