Overview
- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday at the Valdai Forum that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "very good ideas" and repeatedly raises the need to end the Ukraine conflict.
- Putin thanked Modi for promoting a diplomatic, dialogue-led approach and described India's position as neutral but focused on finding mutually acceptable solutions.
- Reporting and official statements show there is no evidence that Russia has adopted a concrete India-originated peace plan or announced a Russia–Ukraine agreement.
- Modi has pressed for talks in recent meetings with Putin, including at the BRICS summit in New Delhi in September and the SCO meeting in Bishkek in late August.
- The exchange highlights India's role as a mediator that maintains ties with both Moscow and Kyiv and raises the question of whether New Delhi will formalize proposals or convene talks involving Ukraine.