Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Russia Welcomes India’s Peace Efforts on Ukraine Conflict
Russia says it supports India’s efforts to help end the Ukraine conflict peacefully.
A Russian official said Moscow and New Delhi largely agree on this goal.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.
Their meeting will take place during the BRICS summit.
The summit is scheduled for September 11 to 13.
Russia also criticized a proposed United States tariff on countries that buy Russian crude oil.
Russia said it is waiting to discuss building new nuclear plants with India.
The sale of Su-57 aircraft to India may also be discussed.
Russia said it supports India’s efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict peacefully.
Dmitry Peskov said Russia’s position largely aligns with India’s position on the conflict.
Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi are scheduled to hold bilateral talks on Friday during the BRICS summit.
Russia called a proposed 100% tariff on countries buying Russian crude oil illegal and unacceptable.
Peskov said talks with India on new nuclear plants and Su-57 aircraft sales are pending.
- Who
- Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Russia welcomed India’s efforts to seek a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict and outlined issues for discussion with India.
- When
- The statement was made Tuesday, September 8, 2026; Putin and Modi are scheduled to meet Friday, during the September 11–13 BRICS summit.
- Where
- The BRICS summit is scheduled at Bharat Mandapam in India; Peskov gave his briefing online from Moscow.
- Why
- Russia said it wants the Ukraine conflict resolved through peaceful means and is coordinating with India on that objective.
- Statement date
- September 8, 2026
- Russian spokesperson
- Dmitry Peskov
- BRICS summit
- The 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled for September 11–13.
- Planned meeting
- Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi are scheduled to hold bilateral talks on Friday.
- Tariff position
- Russia called a proposed 100% tariff on countries buying Russian crude oil illegal and unacceptable.
- Other agenda items
- Talks on new nuclear plants in India and the possible sale of Su-57 aircraft are expected topics.