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Modi tells Putin India backs every effort to end the war in Ukraine, Interfax reports

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin that India supports all efforts towards peace and that every day of war sets humanity back, during talks on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek. The two leaders met amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, and Modi invited Putin to the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

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Modi and Putin meet on SCO sidelines

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks on Monday in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The meeting took place at the Aksakal Meeting Room at the Bishkek Ala Archa State Residence, according to Russian state-run news agency TASS. Putin was accompanied by a delegation comprising senior Russian officials, including ministers.

The meeting began warmly as the two leaders exchanged a hug before entering discussions. The Russian president said at the outset that ties between Moscow and New Delhi were continuing to grow stronger.

Modi's message on the war

During the interaction, Modi stressed India's position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and called for an end to hostilities. "We have consistently discussed the issue of Ukraine. When we met previously, you briefed me in detail on all aspects of the matter. As you know, India supports all efforts towards peace and will continue to do so. Every day spent in war sets humanity back, whereas every step taken towards peace fills humanity with new hope and enthusiasm," Modi said, according to the Indian Prime Minister's Office.

He added: "We must move away from endless wars towards an end to war. This is essential for the well-being of humanity. A peaceful resolution to all issues at the earliest is the call of humanity, and this is India's message. The land of Gandhi and the land of Buddha share a single message: the path of peace."

Modi's remarks were also reported by Russian media, including the Interfax news agency, which quoted him as saying that India backed every peace effort to end the war in Ukraine. Moneycontrol, citing Russian media reports, quoted Modi as telling Putin that "every day of the war sets humanity back" and that there was a need to work towards ending hostilities.

Putin expressed gratitude for Modi's personal attention to the Russia-India relationship and acknowledged Modi's role in maintaining the momentum of bilateral ties. Modi extended a formal invitation to Putin for the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

Context and broader ties

The meeting comes as India continues to balance its longstanding ties with Russia while engaging with the administration of US President Donald Trump on a trade deal. India has maintained a cautious position on Russia's war in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion in February 2022, calling for an end to the conflict while avoiding direct criticism of Moscow.

Russia remains a key partner for India, particularly in energy and defence. Bilateral trade stood at nearly $60 billion in India's 2026 fiscal year, and both countries have set a target of taking trade to $100 billion by the end of the decade.

The Modi-Putin meeting also took place amid growing concerns over global energy security and other geopolitical developments. India has consistently advocated dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward for resolving conflicts.

How each outlet told it

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India TV News

Framing: Highlights Modi's call for ending war, framed as a direct message to Putin. — neutral-positive, diplomatic

as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:45 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in Bishkek on the sidelines of the SCO summit.
The meeting took place at the Aksakal Meeting Room at the Bishkek Ala Archa State Residence, according to Russian state-run news agency TASS.
Putin was accompanied by a delegation comprising senior Russian officials, including ministers.
Modi said India supports all efforts towards peace and called for moving away from endless war towards an end to war.
Putin expressed gratitude for Modi's personal attention to the Russia-India relationship.
Modi extended a formal invitation to Putin for the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
Putin acknowledged Modi's role in maintaining the momentum of bilateral ties.

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Moneycontrol

Framing: Emphasizes Modi's message to Putin about the war's impact and the need to end hostilities. — Measured and neutral

as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin that “every day of the war sets humanity back” and stressed the need to work towards ending hostilities, according to Russian media reports.
Modi and Putin meet on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where Modi is also holding talks with other leaders.
The meeting comes as India continues to balance its longstanding ties with Russia and Iran while engaging with US President Donald Trump’s administration on a trade deal.
India has maintained a cautious position on Russia’s war in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion in February 2022, calling for an end to the conflict while avoiding direct criticism of Moscow.

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Jerusalem Post

Framing: The headline emphasizes Modi's statement of support for peace efforts regarding the war in Ukraine, attributing the report to Interfax.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 2:15 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday that his country backed every peace effort to end the war in Ukraine, the Interfax news agency reported.
Modi and Putin met in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek as part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
The article is dated AUGUST 31, 2026 17:09 and credited to REUTERS.

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday that India backed every peace effort to end the war in Ukraine, as reported by Interfax.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Aug 31, 2026, 2:15 PM UTC

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3 distinct · 3 mastheads · 3 articles consulted: India TV News, Moneycontrol, Jerusalem Post 1 claim extracted Version 2 Written 2026-08-31