Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine during bilateral talks at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, his second such appeal in two weeks, while also addressing Black Sea shipping threats that have killed five Indian seafarers.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine during bilateral talks on the margins of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, which India hosted this year. The appeal marked the second time in two weeks that Modi has publicly called for a cessation of hostilities, signaling a sharpening of India's diplomatic pressure on Moscow.
The two leaders also discussed the growing threat to commercial shipping in the Black Sea, where recent attacks on civilian vessels have killed five Indian seafarers, according to Indian officials. The issue underscores New Delhi's concern for maritime security affecting its citizens and adds urgency to its calls for stability in the region.
Despite preserving extensive economic ties with Russia, including energy and defense cooperation, New Delhi continues to insist on a negotiated settlement and maintains active diplomatic channels with Kyiv. Modi's renewed call for peace echoes his earlier statement in late August, when he warned that each day of fighting sets humanity back and insisted all disputes must be resolved peacefully. The meeting illustrates India's delicate balancing act between its long-standing strategic partnership with Moscow and its commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
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