Modi Reiterates India's Commitment to Peaceful Resolution in Ukraine

India remains committed to advocating for peaceful solutions to global conflicts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of a regional summit in Kyrgyzstan. Addressing journalists after their meeting, Modi underscored New Delhi's long-standing position that diplomatic engagement offers the only viable path forward for resolving international disputes.

"India advocates for resolving all problems peacefully, which is necessary for all of humanity," Modi stated in a joint statement with Putin. The comments reflect India's consistent diplomatic approach of neutrality on the Ukraine conflict, which has seen New Delhi abstain from condemning Russia at international forums while maintaining that military escalation serves no party's interests.

The bilateral meeting between the two leaders provided an opportunity to discuss broader regional and global concerns beyond the Ukraine situation. India has sought to balance its strategic partnership with Russia while maintaining its traditional non-aligned foreign policy stance, a position it has maintained since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.