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Modi and Putin Discuss Ukraine, Peace at SCO Summit

Modi and Putin Discuss Ukraine, Peace at SCO Summit
Modi-Putin BIG Bilateral: PM Modi Discusses India-Russia Ties, Conflicts With Putin At SCO Summit · livemint.com

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India met Russian President Vladimir Putin.

They met on Monday in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Their meeting took place during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.

The leaders discussed relations between India and Russia.

They also talked about the war in Ukraine and other global issues.

Modi said India supports efforts to create peace.

He said every day of war pushes humanity backward.

He said steps toward peace give people new hope.

The reports do not say how Putin responded.

Key facts

Meeting participants
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin
Location
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Occasion
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit
Main topics
India-Russia ties, global developments and the war in Ukraine
India's position
India supports all efforts toward peace and will continue to do so
Modi's message
The leaders should move away from endless war toward an end to the conflict

Quotes

Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India speaking during a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin

“We have consistently discussed the issue of Ukraine. When we met previously, you briefed me in detail on all aspects of the matter. As you know, India supports all efforts towards peace and will continue to do so. Every day spent in war sets humanity back, whereas every step taken towards peace fills humanity with new hope and enthusiasm. We must move away from endless war towards an end to the war. This is essential for the well-being of humanity.”
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