India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Moscow for a two-day visit, marking his first trip since Russia's military intervention in Ukraine. The visit comes at a time when the relationship between the two countries has faced challenges, with Russia drawing closer to India's rival, China.
Modi's agenda includes a dinner meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, followed by talks at the Kremlin. The leaders last met in 2019 in Vladivostok and later in Uzbekistan in 2022. Despite the strained ties, India has refrained from condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution.
