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Putin Praises PM Modi's Ukraine War Stance, Calls His Ideas 'Excellent'
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News18•02-10-2026, 13:37
Putin Praises PM Modi's Ukraine War Stance, Calls His Ideas 'Excellent'
- •At the Valdai Forum in Moscow, Putin lauded PM Modi's efforts to end the Ukraine conflict, stating Modi has good suggestions for peace.
- •Putin highlighted potential for greater economic cooperation with India and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), with Russia ready to lead.
- •Putin noted PM Modi consistently raises the issue of ending the Ukraine conflict and seeks a mutually acceptable solution for both sides.
- •The INSTC is a multi-channel transport route aiming to move goods from South Asia to Europe, utilizing sea, rail, and road.
- •Putin emphasized that Iran and Azerbaijan must fulfill their responsibilities to complete the INSTC project, with Russia ready to provide resources.
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At the Valdai Forum in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for consistently raising the issue of ending the Ukraine conflict and noted that he has good, excellent ideas for finding a mutually acceptable peace solution.
The International North-South Transport Corridor is a multi-channel transport route using sea routes, railways, and roads to transport goods from South Asia through Iran and the Caspian Sea into Russia, and eventually to Northern Europe.
While Russia is ready to provide loan resources for the project, Vladimir Putin stated that the corridor cannot be completed until their Iranian friends finish their designated part of the construction.
