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Putin Praises PM Modi's "Very Good Ideas" for Ukraine Peace, Hails Neutral Stance
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Firstpost•02-10-2026, 08:52
Putin Praises PM Modi's "Very Good Ideas" for Ukraine Peace, Hails Neutral Stance
- •Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, citing his "very good ideas" for a peaceful resolution.
- •Putin stated that PM Modi consistently raises the issue of ending the conflict during bilateral talks and expresses strong interest in finding mutually acceptable solutions.
- •Speaking at the Valdai Forum, Putin thanked PM Modi for his desire to end the conflict through peaceful means and as soon as possible, acknowledging India's neutral but interested position.
- •India has consistently advocated for a diplomatic resolution to the war in meetings with both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- •Putin also praised India's diversity and cultural unity, suggesting it offers a unique example for fostering relations between nations with different cultures, histories, and traditions.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded PM Narendra Modi's efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, stating that the Indian leader has very good ideas aimed at finding a mutually acceptable, peaceful solution as soon as possible.
Putin made his remarks while speaking at the Valdai Forum of international experts on Thursday.
PM Modi and Vladimir Putin last met in September during the Brics Summit, which was hosted by New Delhi.
