Need to move from endless war to end of war: PM Modi to Putin

Download AppNewsIndiaNeed to move from endless war to end of war: PM Modi to Putin PM Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin that India would continue to support peace and stressed the need to move from "endless wars to end of war". Modi said both countries could move forward by keeping their respective interests in mind, adding that he carried a message of peace from Mahatma Gandhi and Gautam Buddha.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin (Reuters Photo)Russian President Vladimir Putin met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, with Modi reiterating India's support for all peaceful efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict.Modi said every day of the war sets humanity back and stressed the need to work towards ending hostilities.Putin said Russia-India relations were strengthening, aided by Modi's personal attention. Tourist exchanges between the two countries grew 16% in 2025, according to Sputnik.Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin that India would continue to support peace, stressing the need to move from "endless wars to the end of war." He said both countries could move forward by keeping their respective interests in mind and added that he was carrying a message of peace from the land of Mahatma Gandhi and Gautam Buddha. This is a developing story. It will be updated.- EndsPublished On: Aug 31, 2026 19:16 IST