Russian President Vladimir Putin was informed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that peace is “of utmost importance” and that a military solution to the conflict in Ukraine “cannot be found on the battlefield.”
Putin Thanks PM Modi
Speaking ahead of Modi at a televised meeting at the Kremlin on Tuesday, Putin noted that their two nations had a “special strategic partnership” and complimented the Indian prime minister for his attempts to resolve the dispute peacefully.
“I thank you for the attention you are paying to the most acute problems, including trying to find ways to resolve the Ukrainian crisis—above all by peaceful means, of course,” said Putin.
As Russia, which is under sanctions, moves its trade away from the West and tries to show that Western measures to isolate it have failed, India has grown in importance as a partner.
Narendra Modi Promotes Peace
New Delhi has stopped criticizing Russia for the war and has stepped up its record-breaking purchases of cheap Russian oil, all the while pleading with Russia and Ukraine to negotiate a diplomatic solution to their differences.
Seated next to Putin, Modi remarked in Hindi, “As a friend, I have also said that for the brighter future of our next generation, peace is of utmost importance.” “When one witnesses the death of an innocent child, the anguish in one’s heart is unfathomable.” The remarks by the Indian leader were made one day following a deadly attack on a children’s hospital in Kiev, which was only one of several assaults that claimed the lives of 37 people in Ukraine.
India-Moscow Relationships
Modi, who is visiting Russia for the first time since 2019, intends to deepen defense and energy ties with the country, on which India depends heavily for oil and military hardware. However, to avoid upsetting the Western nations he is also courting, who are dubious about the alliance, the Indian leader must tread carefully.
On Tuesday, Modi expressed gratitude for Putin’s leadership and characterized Moscow and India’s relationship as one of “mutual trust and mutual respect.” He cited Russian energy and manufacturing as catalysts for India’s economic growth, helping to lower fuel prices and generate jobs for young people.
More Nuclear Power Units In India
The Russian state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom stated it is in talks to possibly develop six more nuclear power units in India as a gesture of ongoing cooperation. The group from India is anticipated to “discuss a long-term agreement on the supply of oil from Russia to India at discounted prices,” according to Yulia Shapovalova of Al Jazeera, who is reporting from Moscow.
A marine corridor between Vladivostok, the entrance to Russia’s Far East, and Chennai, the largest port in India, is one of the topics Putin and Modi are anticipated to address.
Strong energy cooperation has led to substantial growth in commerce between India and Russia, reaching around $65 billion in the 2023–24 fiscal year, as stated by Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra.
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