🚨 Putin and Modi held hands as they walked side-by-side to greet Xi at a summit designed to showcase China’s vision for a new world order. Read more ⬇️ https://telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/01/vladimir-putin-narendra-modi-summit-xi-jinping-hold-hands/ | The Telegraph

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi were seen walking hand in hand to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in the Chinese city of Tianjin. The closeness between the leaders comes just days after President Trump doubled tariffs on India to 50% as punishment for buying Russian oil. @msnbc_reports’ @katyturnbc has the latest. | MS NOW

After S-400 gamechanger, Putin & Modi set for S-500 monster missile pact | Full detail India is preparing for major defence talks with #Russia as #NewDelhi eyes expanded S-400 capabilities. #Putin’s upcoming visit is expected to center on boosting air-defence cooperation and new #missile deals. Officials say India may push for additional S-400 units and explore the next-gen S-500 Prometheus. The discussions come after India’s successful battlefield use of the S-400 during recent operations. | Th