Russian President Vladimir Putin met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, where Modi reiterated India’s support for all peaceful efforts aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict.
Modi said that every day the war continues, humanity suffers a setback, stressing the need to work towards bringing an end to the hostilities.
Putin, meanwhile, said that ties between Russia and India were continuing to grow stronger, helped by Modi’s personal attention to the relationship. According to Sputnik, tourist exchanges between the two countries increased by 16% in 2025.
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