In this Special Report, India Today’s Managing Editor Gaurav Sawant and Deputy Editor Shivani Sharma analyse the strategic significance of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India. The report focuses on the high-stakes meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart, Andrei Belousov, in New Delhi. Gaurav Sawant highlights the potential deal for the S-500 air defence system, described as the ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ or ‘Kavach’ for India, which aims to fortify the nation’s airspace against adversaries. Shivani Sharma provides updates on the expedited delivery of the remaining S-400 regiments and the operational success of the system during ‘Operation Sindhur’. The discussion also covers the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) and the offer of Su-57 fighter jets.