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Modi urges Putin to end Ukraine war during summit meeting
India continues expanding energy trade with Russia despite facing diplomatic pressure and potential tariff threats from Washington.
The short version
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO summit and publicly called for a cessation of hostilities in Ukraine.[Deutsche Welle · BBC News · CNBC]
- Putin offered a brief response stating Russia is moving forward along that path, while also noting recent trends in bilateral commerce.[BBC News · CNBC]
- Russia remains India's primary crude supplier and accounts for roughly 40% of its defense imports, with Russian exports rising nearly 60% year-over-year from April to July.[BBC News · CNBC]
- The diplomatic exchange occurs as the U.S. House prepares to consider legislation imposing tariffs of up to 100% on major Russian energy purchasers.[CNBC]
Key facts
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.[Deutsche Welle]
- Modi urged Putin to end the war in Ukraine, stating that every day spent in war pushes humanity back.[BBC News · CNBC]
- Russia served as India's largest crude supplier, providing over 50% of its oil imports in June and July and nearly 43% through August 24.[CNBC]
- Russian exports to India rose to over $34 billion between April and July, marking a nearly 60% increase from the prior year.[CNBC]
- Russia supplies around 40% of India's defense imports as New Delhi works to diversify its military acquisitions.[BBC News]
What remains uncertain
- The U.S. House is anticipated to vote on legislation that could levy up to 100% tariffs on the top five purchasers of Russian crude oil or gas, including India and China.[CNBC]
Sources
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