Modi in Russia Highlights| PM Modi meets family of Indian embassy personnel before departing for Austria

Russian President Putin praises PM Modi during 'private engagement' at his official residence

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday night welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence at Novo-Ogaryovo for a "private engagement" during which he praised the visiting Indian leader for the work he has done for the country's progress.

Read more

Flags of India and Russia projected on Ostakino TV tower in Moscow as PM Modi begins high-profile visit

One of Moscow’s landmarks, the Ostankino TV tower, was lit up in the colours of the flags of India and Russia on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day high-profile visit to the Russian capital to hold summit talks with President Vladimir Putin.

Read more

Stronger ties between our nations will greatly benefit our people, says PM Modi after landing in Moscow

India seeks to “play a supportive role for a peaceful and stable region”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said hours before landing in Moscow on Monday for his first visit to Russia after the former Soviet Union nation launched its “special military operations” in Ukraine in February 2022.

Read more

Here are glimpses from day one of PM Modi's visit to Russia

PM Modi and Vladimir Putin hold an informal meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence

The talks will cover prospects for further development of the traditionally friendly Russian-Indian relations, as well as current international and regional issues: Report

Visuals from venue in Moscow where PM Modi will address the Indian Community shortly

Russia to discharge all Indians from Army, facilitate their return as Modi meets Putin

All Indians working in the Russian Army will be discharged by the Vladimir Putin government, which will also facilitate their return home, news agency ANI reported citing sources.

Read more

PM Modi to address the Indian diaspora shortly

PM Modi has been helping us always, says a member of Indian diaspora

A member of the Indian diaspora, Chakramani said, "We are very excited to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has been helping us always. We all woke up very early to see him and thank him for coming to Moscow."

Russian artists prepare to welcome PM Modi at venue in Moscow ahead of PM's address to Indian community

Leader of world's largest democracy hugging world's most bloody criminal: Ukraine's Zelenskyy blasts Modi-Putin meet

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy slammed a visit by India’s prime minister to Russia, calling it a blow to peace efforts that fell on the same day as a deadly Russian missile strike.

Read more

PM begins addressing Indian diaspora in Moscow

PM Modi said, "I want to thank all of you for coming here. I have not come here alone, I have come with a lot of things. I have brought with me the fragrance of the soil of India. I have brought with me the love of 140 crore countrymen."

Government's goal is to make India the third largest economy in the world in the third term, says PM Modi in Moscow

India has most reliable digital payments model: PM Modi

'Bharat Mata ki jai' chants echo during PM Modi's speech

India is transforming as it believes in strength of 140 crore citizens, its diaspora across world, says PM in Moscow

Entire world is amazed looking at speed of development India has acquired in last ten years: PM Modi

Today's India is full of self-confidence, unlike the situation before 2014, and this is our biggest capital: PM Modi

It's in my DNA to challenge challenges, says PM Modi

Russia's temperatures go below zero, but friendship with India remains positive: PM Modi

India will open two new consulates to strengthen bilateral ties, says PM

India first to help if any country is in distress, says PM in Moscow

PM Modi hails BJP's win in Odisha polls

Entire world believes today that 21st century is India's century, says PM as he concludes address

PM meets artists after addressing Indian diaspora in Moscow

PM to visit Austria today, will meet President Alexander Van der Bellen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Austria later today where he will meet President Alexander Van der Bellen and hold talks with Chancellor Karl Nehammer.

PM lays wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow

PM Modi is currently on a joint tour with President Putin around the ROSTAM pavilion: Reports

PM Modi and President Putin are currently visiting ROSATOM Pavilion at VDNKh, an important site showcasing Russia's advancements in nuclear technology.

The Prime Minister is being told about the use of nuclear technologies in medicine and in space, and is told about the nuances of the work of nuclear icebreakers, they further reported.

Indian diplomats head towards Kremlin for the 22nd Annual Summit between India and Russia

PM Modi begins discussions with President Putin, thanks for his greetings after Lok Sabha Elections victory, extends the same to him for his victory

I was happy that we were able to freely talk and understand each others views on the Ukraine situation yesterday: PM Modi to President Putin

I am confident that our ties will see further strengthening in coming years: PM Modi to President Putin

When world faced shortage of food, fuel & fertilisers; we did not allow our farmers to face problem and ties with Russia played role in it, we would want our cooperation with Russia to expand further so as to ensure welfare of our farmers: PM Modi to President Putin

India facing challenge of terrorism for around 40 years; I condemn all forms of terrorism: PM Modi to President Putin

If innocent children are murdered; if innocent children die, it is heart-wrenching : PM Modi to President Putin

I placed before you yesterday Global South's expectation on peace and stability: PM Modi during talks with President Putin

Through our talks yesterday, lots of new ideas came forward, and I'm able to understand a new and different point of view since then: PM Modi to President Putin

Peace talks do not succeed amidst bombs, guns and bullets: PM Modi to President Putin

I want the world to know that India is willing to help in anyway possible to achieve peace...India is on the side of peace: PM Modi to President Putin

PM Modi visited the Atom Pavilion with President Putin, here are a few glimpses from the tour:

Official negotiations between Putin and Modi begin, reports RT News

Russia and India have forged a long-standing friendship over the years, Putin said. He described the relationship, which dates back to the Soviet era, as a “particularly privileged strategic partnership.”, reported RT News. 

The Russian leader also noted that the two countries prioritize the development of trade relations, adding that trade turnover increased by more than 60 per cent last year alone. This trend has continued in 2024, with turnover increasing by another 20 per cent in the first quarter, he said, as per RT News.

Held productive discussions with President Putin at the Kremlin today: PM Modi

Posting on X(formerly Twitter), PM Modi said, "Held productive discussions with President Putin at the Kremlin today. Our talks covered ways to diversify India-Russia cooperation in sectors such as trade, commerce, security, agriculture, technology and innovation. We attach great importance to boosting connectivity and people-to-people exchanges."

'We are looking forward to a high-level delegation visit from Russia to India': Russian ambassador to India Denis Alipov

We have never recruited and do not recruit Indians in the Russian army: Russian ambassador to India Denis Alipov

PM Modi officially conferred Russia's most prestigious civilian honour - the Order of St Andrew the Apostle - by President Putin

"It would be impossible to over-emphasise your contribution to building a resilient framework for Russian Indian cooperation in the international arena where both our nations are defending the principle of multipolarity for the sake of stability, global and regional security and working closely in BRICS and SCO," Russian President Vladimir Putin said, while bestowing PM Modi with the Order of St Andrew the Apostle, Russia's most prestigious civilian honour.

PM Modi does not intend to act as mediator between Russia and Ukraine, but wants a peaceful settlement: Reports

Putin and Modi have discussed in detail all the issues on their bilateral agenda, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, as reported by RT News.

The spokeperson noted that the two leaders exchanged views on the Ukraine conflict, adding that although the Indian prime minister does not intend to act as a mediator between Moscow and Kiev, he supports a peaceful settlement of the conflict, as per RT News reports.

PM Modi to attend BRICS summit in October: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

PM Modi has confirmed that he will travel to the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan in October, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said, according to RT News. He added that Putin and Modi’s talks focused, among other things, on the international agenda and cooperation within BRICS, the G20, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

India and Russia may sign long-term deal for crude oil: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak

Russia may sign a long-term deal with India to provide the South Asian country with a sustainable supply of crude oil, Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak has said, according to RT News.

Russia promised discharge of all Indian nationals from their army after PM raised the issue: Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra

Speaking to the media after PM Modi's meeting with President Putin at Kremlin, Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said" ...This( issue of Indians misled to serve in Russian army) was taken strongly by the PM, the Russian side promised early discharge of all Indian nationals from the service of the Russian army..."

PM Modi, President Putin discussed connectivity corridors, suggested new Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Corridor: Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra

Answering reporters after PM Modi's meeting with President Putin at Kremlin, Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said" ...A significant element of today's discussion also focused on connectivity corridors. In this regard, the two leaders spoke about the new proposed Eastern Corridor which is called the Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Corridor..."

Russia and India have agreed on a new trade target of $100 billion by 2030: Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra

PM Modi and President Putin held discussions, strengthen partneship between the two nations: MEA

PM Modi interacts with family of Indian embassy personnel

PM Modi met family members of personnel of Indian Embassy in Moscow before leaving for Austria.

PM Modi departs for Austria

Young members of the Indian diaspora in Austria, arrive in Vienna to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi