Modi And Putin Strengthen Ties Amid Global Uncertainty

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to strengthen the relationship between the two nuclear powers. The meeting took place amidst NATO leaders gathering in Washington and Russia launching deadly missile attacks in Ukraine, including hitting a children's hospital.

Putin described the relationship between India and Russia as a 'particularly privileged strategic partnership.' Modi, who refrained from condemning Russia, emphasized the importance of a peaceful resolution to conflicts.