Russian President Vladimir Putin met separately with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit to discuss cooperation on the Northern Sea Route and economic avenues.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin met separately with People’s Republic of China (PRC) President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 31 ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.
Modi told Putin that Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine must end and stated, 'We need end of war, not endless war.'
Modi stated India will keep supporting peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
Modi told Putin the war in Ukraine must end for humanity and India supports all peace efforts.
Modi called Putin 'my friend' and praised economic ties between India and Russia.
Putin thanked Modi and stated Russia is moving forward along the path to peace.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek on Aug. 31.
Modi told Putin that the war in Ukraine needs to end and called for a move from endless war to a cessation of hostilities.
Putin stated that Russia was moving towards peace but any settlement must meet Russian conditions.
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