Modi Urges Peace While Strengthening Strategic Ties with Putin at Bishkek Meeting
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for an end to the Ukraine conflict during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing peace and stability, while both leaders reaffirmed their robust bilateral partnership ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a press conference in Bishkek on Monday to encourage Russian President Vladimir Putin to seek a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict, highlighting the importance of stability and progress for all nations. Modi stated that ongoing hostilities hinder global advancement and that steps toward peace benefit humanity as a whole.
"Every day that the war continues, humanity is, in effect, set back a step, whilst every step towards peace gives all of humanity real hope for peace," Modi said. He referenced India's long tradition of supporting peace initiatives, citing Mahatma Gandhi and Mother Teresa as inspirations for dialogue and reconciliation.
President Putin responded by affirming Russia's commitment to pursuing peace, while reiterating that any settlement must respect Russia's legitimate security concerns—an approach Kyiv has consistently rejected. The exchange took place as fighting in Ukraine intensified and Western media speculated about potential Russian troop mobilizations.
Despite Western criticism, India has maintained its independent foreign policy, remaining a major purchaser of Russian oil and recently increasing gasoline supplies to Moscow after Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries. The two nations continue to cooperate in key sectors such as energy, innovation, space, fertilizers, and cultural exchanges, demonstrating the strength of their partnership. Putin is expected to attend the BRICS summit in Delhi in September, while Modi will meet with EU leaders later in the year.