THE HINDU DATED 12th SEP 2026

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THE HINDU DATED 12th SEP 2026

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1. Modi–Putin meeting: India calls for an end to the Ukraine war

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the BRICS Summit and reiterated India’s position that the Ukraine conflict should end through dialogue and diplomacy. The two leaders reviewed cooperation in defence, energy, space, technology, agriculture, culture and people-to-people relations, while discussing the consequences of the prolonged war. Modi conveyed India’s willingness to contribute to peace efforts. Bilateral economic ties are also expanding, with both sides seeking to raise trade to $100 billion by 2030 and exploring cooperation in civilian nuclear energy and skilled manpower. The logic of India’s approach is strategic autonomy: New Delhi maintains its longstanding partnership with Moscow while opposing prolonged conflict and encouraging negotiations. Russia remains important for defence equipment, energy security and geopolitical balancing, but continuing warfare creates economic and diplomatic complications. India’s stand therefore combines pragmatic engagement with advocacy of peaceful conflict resolution, rather than alignment with either geopolitical bloc.

2. Modi–Pezeshkian talks: Iran conflict and freedom of navigation

Prime Minister Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit and discussed the continuing Iran conflict and its wider regional consequences. Modi reiterated India’s support for resolving disputes through dialogue and diplomacy and expressed concern about disruption of energy supplies and maritime commerce. Particular attention was given to the Strait of Hormuz, whose stability is vital for global energy flows and international shipping. The Indian position emphasised freedom of navigation, safeguarding seafarers and preventing further escalation. Pezeshkian appreciated India’s consistent support for peaceful settlement and reportedly sought a larger Indian role in promoting dialogue. The strategic logic is clear: India has significant energy, commercial and diaspora interests across West Asia and therefore benefits from regional stability rather than bloc confrontation. Escalation could increase crude prices, freight costs and inflation while threatening Indian nationals. India consequently seeks to preserve relations with competing regional actors while advocating de-escalation, maritime security and diplomatic settlement.