Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has shared tweets in Russian from @narendramodi, welcoming President Putin.

"Delighted to welcome President Putin to India. Looking forward to a productive visit that will take India-Russia ties to newer heights. The bond between the people of Russia and India is very strong. Our nations have stood by each other through thick and thin. Times have changed, our friendship has not. Now, we want to take this relation to the next level and this visit is a step in that direction", said the Prime Minister

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2014