Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India soon, as Moscow makes arrangements for his trip, the first since the start of the Ukraine war, Firstpost reported.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced the travel on Wednesday during a video conference, stating, "President Vladimir Putin has accepted an offer to come from the Indian head of government. The Russian president is currently preparing to visit the Republic of India."He also stated that Russia is working to develop bilateral connections with major world powers such as India, with whom the country has a privileged strategic partnership,according to the Firstpost.

Earlier this week, Lavrov emphasized the contributions of India, China, and other BRICS and SCO members to the development of a multipolar world.