In Brief
- Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's persistent efforts to pursue a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine war.
- Putin noted that Modi proactively raises the issue during every bilateral meeting despite close political and economic ties between Moscow and New Delhi.
- The Kremlin reaffirmed its alignment with India's neutral stance, expressing gratitude for New Delhi's emphasis on dialogue and early conflict termination.
Russian President Vladimir Putin commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomatic initiatives toward resolving the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, acknowledging that the Indian leader has brought forward "very good ideas" designed to establish a mutually acceptable framework for peace. Speaking on international relations and regional security, President Putin expressed gratitude for India's constructive and neutral position, highlighting New Delhi's commitment to ending hostilities through diplomatic channels.
Addressing their ongoing communications, Putin emphasized that despite the strategic and friendly ties between the two nations, Prime Minister Modi consistently brings up the conflict during every bilateral exchange. The Russian President noted that Modi demonstrates a keen personal interest in facilitating peace and repeatedly presses for a resolution that addresses the core concerns of all stakeholders involved.
The remarks follow bilateral discussions held on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, where both sides reviewed economic cooperation, trade ties, and energy partnerships under the Programme for Economic Cooperation 2030. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov subsequently reiterated that Moscow welcomes India's active diplomatic mediation, affirming that Russia's approach aligns with India's principled stance that dialogue and diplomacy remain the sole pathway to sustainable peace.
