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From Endless War to End of War: PM Modi’s Message to Putin | India-Russia Relations | UPSC Current Affairs Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on 31 August 2026 on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The meeting focused on strengthening the India-Russia strategic partnership, with discussions covering trade and investment, energy and defence. A key focus was also the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, where PM Modi reiterated India’s support for every effort aimed at bringing the conflict to an end. PM Modi emphasised that every day of war sets humanity back and called for an end to hostilities. His message can be summed up as a shift from “Endless War to End of War” for the sake of humanity. 🇮🇳 INDIA-RUSSIA TALKS: KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Ukraine War: India reiterated its support for diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. PM Modi highlighted the humanitarian and global consequences of prolonged war and stressed the need to move towards peace and stability. 2. Trade & Investment: India and Russia discussed expanding economic cooperation. Bilateral trade is around US$60 billion, but India continues to face a significant trade deficit of around US$50 billion. 3. Energy Cooperation: Energy remains one of the most important pillars of India-Russia relations. Russia has emerged as India’s largest supplier of crude oil, making energy cooperation strategically important for India’s economy and energy security. 4. Defence Cooperation: Defence remains a traditional pillar of the India-Russia strategic partnership. Both sides discussed strengthening cooperation in this sector. 🇮🇳 INDIA-RUSSIA: “ALL-WEATHER FRIENDS” India and Russia have maintained a long-standing strategic partnership that has withstood major geopolitical changes. Defence, energy, space, nuclear cooperation and diplomatic engagement have remained important components of this relationship. The phrase “all-weather friends” is often used to describe the resilience and continuity of India-Russia relations. 🇷🇺 PUTIN’S UPCOMING VISIT TO INDIA The meeting between PM Modi and President Putin comes shortly before Putin’s scheduled visit to India for the annual BRICS Summit. The upcoming visit could provide another opportunity to discuss bilateral cooperation as well as major international_ and geopolitical issues. #UPSC #CurrentAffairs #IndiaRussiaRelations #RussiaUkraineWar #PMModi #VladimirPutin #InternationalRelations #UPSC2027 #SCO #BRICS #UPSCPreparation #UPSCMains #UPSCPrelims #ForeignPolicy #Geopolitics