Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India soon, National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval said on Thursday. Doval, who is in Moscow, said the dates of the visit were not finalised yet, but Interfax news agency reported it's likely to take place in late August.

Vladimir Putin to visit India this year, said NSA Ajit Doval who was on a visit to Moscow amid India's trade standoff with the US.

There has been no official confirmation from the Indian government. Furthermore, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to travel to Japan and China on 28 August.