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Will Putin's visit to India help Russia to continue to trade oil?

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President Putin has arrived in India for talks expected to focus on trade and expanding defence ties. India, like China, has been a big purchaser of Russian oil and has been accused by the West of financing the war. We hear from Russia and oil industry experts.

Also, why scam centres in Myanmar have attracted the attention of both government forces and insurgent groups.

And what next for Eurovision? Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia boycott the song contest after Israel is allowed to compete. We find out this means for the future of the competition.

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Picture: Russian President Vladimir Putin visits India, New Delhi - 04 Dec 2025
4 Dec 6PM English United Kingdom Business

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