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Modi urges Putin to move from 'endless war' to 'end of war' at SCO summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek and called for an end to the Ukraine conflict, saying every day of war sets humanity back. Modi reiterated India's support for peace and highlighted bilateral cooperation, while also inviting Putin to the upcoming BRICS summit in India.

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Modi-Putin Meeting at SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and called for an immediate end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Modi urged Putin to move from "endless war to the end of war," asserting that a peaceful resolution is humanity's shared priority.

"We must move from endless war towards an end to the war—a direction essential for the well-being of humanity. A peaceful resolution to all issues as soon as possible—this is the call of humanity and India’s message," Modi told Putin during their meeting, as reported by The Tribune.

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 so, according to Daily Excelsior. He added that every step taken towards peace fills all of humanity with new hope and enthusiasm.

Discussions on Conflict and Bilateral Ties

The two leaders discussed the conflicts in Ukraine, West Asia, and the Black Sea region, with the latter two having implications for maritime trade and the safety and security of Indian seafarers, The Tribune reported. Modi reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy remain the way forward in resolving conflicts.

This meeting was their first this year and came days after the 27th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic and Cultural Matters met in Moscow on August 24. The leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation spanning political, economic, defence, energy, space, mobility, and people-to-people ties, according to The Tribune.

They welcomed the outcome of the latest Inter-Governmental Commission meeting and agreed to remain engaged to further strengthen the "Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership," which the MEA said continued to show resilience despite geopolitical uncertainties.

Modi also highlighted the economic momentum in the relationship, recalling Putin’s visit to India last year and discussions with Russian business representatives aimed at taking bilateral economic ties to new heights. The two leaders also deliberated on ongoing cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and fertiliser security, as reported by Daily Excelsior.

Invitation to BRICS Summit

Modi invited Putin to India for the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13, saying Indians were eager to welcome the Russian President and his delegation. He said Putin’s visit would strengthen bilateral ties and bolster dialogue and cooperation within the BRICS framework, as India holds the grouping’s chairmanship in 2026.

Modi said: "Prioritising national interest has always been our guiding principle, and it will remain our core mantra going forward." He also echoed his earlier remark made during their meeting in Samarkand in September 2022, when he said that "today’s era was not an era of war," as The Tribune noted.

Russia remains a key partner for India in defence, energy, and strategic sectors, and New Delhi has maintained its independent position on the Ukraine conflict while advocating dialogue and diplomacy as the means to end hostilities.

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Daily Excelsior

Framing: Emphasizes Modi's plea to Putin to move from endless war to end of war

as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Modi met Putin on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Modi urged Putin to move from 'endless war to the end of war'
Modi said 'every day of war sets the humanity back'
India supports all efforts towards peace
Leaders discussed cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and fertilizer security

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The Tribune

Framing: Highlights Modi's call to Putin to move from 'endless war' to 'end of war'. — Diplomatic and measured

as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for a shift from 'endless war' to 'end of the war', saying every day spent in conflict 'sets humanity back', as he held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek and pressed for peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict.
Modi told Putin during their meeting on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit: 'We must move from endless war towards an end to the war—a direction essential for the well-being of humanity. A peaceful resolution to all issues as soon as possible—this is the call of humanity and India’s message.'
Modi said every step taken towards peace filled all of humanity with new hope and enthusiasm, and that India would continue to support all efforts towards peace.
The PM’s latest message echoed his famous remark to Putin during their meeting in Samarkand in September 2022 when he said that 'today’s era was not an era of war'.
The two leaders also discussed the conflicts in Ukraine, West Asia and the Black Sea region, with the latter two having implications for maritime trade and the safety and security of Indian seafarers.
Modi reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy remained the way forward in resolving conflicts.
The meeting was their first this year and came days after the 27th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic and Cultural matters met in Moscow on August 24.
The two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation spanning political, economic, defence, energy, space, mobility and people-to-people ties.
They welcomed the outcome of the latest Inter-Governmental Commission meeting and agreed to remain engaged to further strengthen the 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership', which the MEA said continued to show resilience despite geopolitical uncertainties.
Modi highlighted the economic momentum in the relationship, recalling Putin’s visit to India last year and discussions with Russian business representatives aimed at taking bilateral economic ties to new heights.
Modi said: 'Prioritising national interest has always been our guiding principle, and it will remain our core mantra going forward.'
The Prime Minister invited Putin to India for the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13, saying Indians were eager to welcome the Russian President and his delegation.
He said Putin’s visit would strengthen bilateral ties and bolster dialogue and cooperation within the BRICS framework, as India holds the grouping’s chairmanship in 2026.
Russia remains a key partner for India in defence, energy and strategic sectors.
New Delhi has maintained its independent position on the Ukraine conflict while advocating dialogue and diplomacy as the means to end hostilities.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimModi met Putin on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Daily Excelsior as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC, The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
ClaimModi urged Putin to move from 'endless war to the end of war'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Daily Excelsior as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC, The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
ClaimModi said 'every day of war sets the humanity back'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Daily Excelsior as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC, The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
ClaimIndia supports all efforts towards peace	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Daily Excelsior as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC, The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
ClaimLeaders discussed cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and fertilizer security among other areas.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Daily Excelsior as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC
ClaimModi said that India would continue to support all efforts towards peace	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Daily Excelsior as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC, The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
ClaimModi's exact quote during the meeting: 'We must move from endless war towards an end to the war—a direction essential for the well-being of humanity. A peaceful resolution to all issues as soon as possible—this is the call of humanity and India’s message.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe two leaders discussed conflicts in Ukraine, West Asia, and the Black Sea region.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe conflicts in West Asia and the Black Sea region have implications for maritime trade and the safety and security of Indian seafarers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
ClaimModi reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy remained the way forward in resolving conflicts.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation spanning political, economic, defence, energy, space, mobility and people-to-people ties.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
ClaimModi invited Putin to India for the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
ClaimModi said: 'Prioritising national interest has always been our guiding principle, and it will remain our core mantra going forward.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
ClaimNew Delhi has maintained its independent position on the Ukraine conflict while advocating dialogue and diplomacy as the means to end hostilities.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Daily Excelsior, The Tribune 14 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-31