Modi meets Putin amid Ukraine war and energy concerns
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan to discuss India-Russia relations, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and energy security. Modi urged an end to hostilities, saying "every day of war sets humanity back," while India reiterated support for dialogue and diplomacy but stopped short of condemning Moscow. The talks touched on defense, energy cooperation and trade, with bilateral trade near $60 billion in India's 2026 fiscal year and a goal of $100 billion by the end of the decade. The meeting bears on oil market stability amid Middle East supply disruptions and New Delhi's strategic autonomy.
India and Russia discussed energy and the Ukraine conflict.
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Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Oil supplies from the Middle East have faced disruptions. Leaders may continue diplomacy and monitor energy market effects.
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