Putin says Modi constantly pushes for end to Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "constantly raises the question about putting an end to the conflict" in Ukraine and has "very good ideas" for resolving it. Making these remarks at the annual foreign policy speech at the Valdai Discussion Club plenary session, Putin noted that Modi maintains a neutral position while actively seeking an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of those world leaders who, despite our very good and even friendly relations, personal good relations, constantly raises the question and asks the question about putting an end to the conflict in Ukraine," Putin said.
Putin expressed gratitude for Modi's diplomatic efforts, stating: "We are thankful to the Prime Minister for his ideas and we are thankful for his desire to put an end to this conflict through peaceful means and as soon as possible." Modi has consistently raised the Ukraine issue with Putin across multiple meetings. On August 31, during their meeting in Bishkek at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) leaders' summit, Modi urged Putin to move from an "endless war" to an "end of war," saying "every day of war sets humanity back, whereas every step taken towards peace fills humanity with new hope."
Modi has previously conveyed similar messages to Putin. In September 2022, he told Putin "this is not the era of war." During a Moscow meeting in July 2024, Modi stated that "peace talks do not succeed amid bombs, guns and bullets" and that "a solution cannot be found on the battlefield." India has positioned itself as supporting all efforts towards peaceful resolution of the conflict.
