India plans to start discussions toward the purchase of Russian fighter jets and a missile defense shield during President Vladimir Putin’s visit this week, according to people with knowledge of the matter,

The Russian leader said he felt Washington was taking his position into account, but that some things still needed to be discussed when a U.S. delegation visits Moscow next week.

Putin's visit to India aims to enhance trade, address the trade deficit, and strengthen defense and energy partnerships.

A video is currently circulating on Russian Telegram channels that depicts the unsuccessful launch of the UR-100N intercontinental ballistic missile.

Facing sanctions, soaring inflation and labour shortages, Russia is relying on one of the oldest and most stable commodities to shore up its wartime economy.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will discuss all aspects of their countries' "privileged strategic partnership" when Putin visits New Delhi next week, the Kremlin said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that a delegation headed by security council secretary Rustem Umerov was on its way to the United States to continue talks on an agreement to end Russia's war.