Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS summit with an extensive security setup, including his customised presidential aircraft, known as the “Flying Kremlin,” and his armoured Aurus Senat limousine. Multiple reports note that, unlike many leaders who use local vehicles after landing, Putin travels in his own car for official movement within the city.
Both outlets describe the Aurus Senat as a highly protected, secretive vehicle designed for presidential-level security, including bullet-resistant and blast-resistant engineering. The Free Press Journal adds additional background on the limousine’s origin and specifications, saying it is built by Aurus Motors under Russia’s “Kortezh” programme and draws design inspiration from the Soviet-era ZIS-110 limousine. It also outlines reported mechanical details such as a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 with a hybrid system, and notes the vehicle’s civilian variant is produced in limited numbers. NDTV focuses more on the limousine’s security role and profile on Delhi roads, without repeating the technical and programme history.
The shared emphasis across sources is that the Aurus Senat is used for Putin’s Delhi travel and is engineered for extreme protection and reliability.
