Russian President Vladimir Putin had a crucial bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi today. During the talks, President Putin emphasized Moscow’s role in India’s energy security, saying “Russia is a reliable supplier of oil, gas, coal and everything that is needed”. He assured PM Modi that Russia is “ready to continue uninterrupted fuel supplies” to support India’s fast-growing economy. The leaders also discussed the flagship Kudankulam nuclear project, with Putin noting that “two of the six reactor units have already been connected to the power grid”. In addition, India and Russia have signed several agreements related to migration, healthcare and food security. Appreciating Putin’s condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s stand on the Ukraine conflict, stressing that it stands for peace.
