Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Putin Praises Modi's Peace Ideas as Ukraine Talks Continue
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi often talks with him about ending the war in Ukraine.
Putin said Modi has good ideas for a solution both sides could accept.
He also said Russia appreciates Modi's interest in ending the conflict peacefully and soon.
Putin described India's position as neutral, while also saying India wants the conflict to end.
Modi has said that dialogue and diplomacy are important for resolving the war.
He has also said India is ready to support meaningful efforts for peace.
The two leaders last met in September at a BRICS summit in New Delhi.
Putin also praised India's cultural diversity and the way its people live together.
Vladimir Putin said Narendra Modi raises ending the Ukraine conflict at every meeting they hold.
Putin described Modi's ideas as aimed at finding mutually acceptable solutions and said Russia was grateful for his peace efforts.
Putin characterized India's position as neutral but interested in ending the conflict peacefully.
Modi has called for dialogue and diplomacy and said India is willing to support meaningful peace efforts.
Putin and Modi most recently met in September at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, where they discussed bilateral cooperation.
- Who
- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Putin praised Modi's ideas and efforts to seek a peaceful, mutually acceptable resolution to the Ukraine conflict.
- When
- Putin made the remarks on Thursday, October 1, 2026; reports were published on October 2, 2026.
- Where
- At the Valdai International Discussion Club in Moscow.
- Why
- Putin said Modi repeatedly raises the conflict in their meetings and is interested in ending it peacefully.
- Speaker
- Vladimir Putin, President of Russia
- Leader praised
- Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India
- Conflict
- The Ukraine conflict, which the articles say began in February 2022
- Putin's assessment
- Modi has ideas aimed at finding mutually acceptable solutions
- India's approach
- Modi has advocated dialogue and diplomacy and described India as willing to support peace efforts
- Latest reported meeting
- Putin and Modi met in September at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi
- Other remarks
- Putin praised India's cultural diversity and unity
Sources
Russian President Vladimir Putin Praises PM Modi's Efforts To End Ukraine Conflict Says He Has 'Very Good Ideas' For Peaceful Resolution | Watch
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