Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. The talks focused on strengthening cooperation between India and Russia in areas including trade, energy and defence. Modi also reiterated India’s position that efforts should continue toward ending the Ukraine war through dialogue and peaceful solutions. India has maintained important strategic and economic relations with Russia while continuing to emphasize diplomacy and peace. The meeting is significant as global geopolitical tensions continue to affect energy markets, international trade and regional security
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