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Putin Praises Modi's "Very Good Ideas" for Ukraine Peace Settlement
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CNBC TV18•02-10-2026, 11:04
Putin Praises Modi's "Very Good Ideas" for Ukraine Peace Settlement
- •Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "very good ideas" for a mutual settlement of the Ukraine conflict.
- •Putin noted that Modi consistently raises the issue of ending the conflict at "every meeting" they have.
- •The Russian leader made these remarks at the annual meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club.
- •Ahead of the BRICS summit, Putin briefed Modi on the Ukraine war and ongoing peace initiatives.
- •Putin also expressed appreciation for India's cultural diversity and unity, citing Modi's insights on linguistic diversity.
Key Questions Answered
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "very good ideas" aimed at finding mutually acceptable solutions to settle the Ukraine conflict, noting that Modi raises the issue at every meeting.
India maintains that dialogue and diplomacy are the way forward in resolving the conflict, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging a shift from an "endless war" to an "end to the war" and expressing readiness to assist in peace efforts.
Putin expressed admiration for India's scale and unity, highlighting that out of 1.5 billion people, 600 million speak Hindi while others speak their respective native languages, serving as an example of how diversity and unity can coexist.
