PM Modi tells Putin India backs every effort to end war in Ukraine
PM Modi and Mr. Putin met in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, as part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit
On Monday (August 31, 2026), Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the SCO summit in Bishkek. Modi stated that the world should move away from endless war towards ending conflicts for the betterment of humanity. The External Affairs Ministry reported that the leaders discussed conflicts in West Asia and the Black Sea region, highlighting that Indian seafarers have faced attacks from both Russian and Ukrainian forces in recent months.
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