India Russia Relations

September 17, 2026 5:53 PM

“Your leadership has transformed India into a world power”: Netanyahu wishes PM Modi on birthday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lauding his leadership for transforming India into a “world power” and highlighting the unprecedented partnership between the two countries. In a post on X, Netanyahu said that the friendship between Israel and India had “never been stronger” and expressed confidence that the two countries would take their partnership to “even greater heights”. “Happy birthday, Naren...

September 8, 2026 4:07 PM

Putin’s India visit for BRICS Summit will provide opportunity to discuss bilateral ties: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India for the BRICS Summit later this week will provide an opportunity for the two countries to discuss bilateral relations, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. Delhi will host the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit on September 12-13, as India concludes its 2026 chairship of the expanded grouping of major emerging economies and developing nations. Speaking to reporters at a virtual briefing from Moscow, Peskov said Putin would begin his ...

September 1, 2026 12:28 AM

Move from ‘endless war towards end of war’: PM Modi tells Russian President Putin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to move from “endless war towards end of war”, asserting that a peaceful resolution of the conflict is humanity’s shared priority. In a meeting with Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, PM Modi said every day of war sets humanity back and that India, the land of Gandhi and Buddha, supports all efforts towards peace and will continue to do...

August 31, 2026 9:23 PM

PM Modi, Putin review India-Russia ties, discuss regional conflicts on sidelines of SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek on the margins of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, in their first meeting this year. The two leaders had earlier met in New Delhi for the 23rd Annual Summit in December 2025. The two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation across a range of fields, including political, economic, defence, energy, space, mobility and people-to-people ties, stated a press release from the MEA. ...

December 5, 2025 6:56 PM

India, Russia push for stronger trade, connectivity and Far East cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underscored their commitment to strengthening economic ties and expanding strategic cooperation across multiple sectors under their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. In a joint statement after the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit, the two leaders reaffirmed their shared goal of boosting bilateral trade, enhancing connectivity, and exploring new opportunities in the Russian Far East and Arctic regions. Trade...

December 4, 2025 3:23 PM

Putin’s India visit set to boost cooperation in education, culture, and people-to-people exchanges

Russian President Vladimir Putin will be on a two-day visit to India on December 4 and 5, with both sides set to deepen cooperation in education, culture and people-to-people exchanges. The 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit will review progress across universities, cultural institutions and tourism, and outline future areas of collaboration. According to the Indian Embassy in Moscow, in the field of education, cooperation between India and Russia is longstanding and multifaceted. Nearly...

November 18, 2025 10:55 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Russian President; calls for zero tolerance on terrorism at SCO meet

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday along with other heads of delegations attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting. In his address at the SCO meeting, the External Affairs Minister reiterated India’s firm position against terrorism, stating that there can be no justification, no overlooking and no whitewashing of terror in any form. He said India has the sovereign right to defend its citize...

November 18, 2025 9:35 PM

Looking forward to host President Putin next month: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he is looking forward to hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin in India next month. The statement came during a meeting with Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the Russian President and Chairman of the Maritime Board of the Russian Federation, who called on him in New Delhi. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation in the maritime sector. Discussions covered connectivity, shipbuilding, skill development and the blue economy, in line with ongoing effor...

August 21, 2025 8:21 PM

Jaishankar meets Lavrov in Moscow, reviews bilateral ties ahead of annual summit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, where the two leaders reviewed bilateral ties and discussed preparations for the annual summit scheduled later this year. Speaking at the meeting, Jaishankar said, “Today’s meeting gives us an occasion to discuss our political relations as well as our bilateral ties. We now prepare for the annual summit at the end of the year. Our leaders have always given us guidance to take forward our...

August 8, 2025 7:35 PM

Look forward to hosting President Putin in India later this year: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and extended an invitation to visit India later this year for the 23rd Annual Bilateral Summit. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Had a very good and detailed conversation with my friend President Putin. I thanked him for sharing the latest developments on Ukraine. We also reviewed the progress in our bilateral agenda, and reaffirmed our commitment to further deepen the India-Rus...