PM Modi to hold bilateral talks with Russia president Putin ahead of BRICS summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold detailed bilateral discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week on a range of issues a day ahead of the BRICS summit in Goa to be held on October 16. Official sources said in New Delhi that Defence, security, regional issues, besides trade and investment cooperation will be discussed during the bilateral meeting.

Some of the most important defence deals currently under discussion are purchase of 5 S-400 'Triumf' long-range air defence missile systems, Kamov-28 helicopters and upgradation of the Sukhoi 30-MKIs fighter jets. Another project under focus will be the long pending joint development of the fifth generation fighter aircraft. India is also looking at leasing an Akula-class nuclear submarine from Russia.