Vladimir Putin says Modi "constantly raises the issue" of a cease‑fire

Russian President Vladimir Putin told a discussion forum that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi often brings up the prospect of ending the war and proposes ideas he regards as constructive, noting the two leaders have raised the topic at every recent encounter. His remarks followed a meeting with Modi during the BRICS summit in New Delhi and came as Kyiv announced it had received four cease‑fire suggestions, saying the Indian offer is the most comprehensive because it links a halt to fighting with protections for power facilities and the Black Sea. Ukraine’s foreign minister said Kyiv would consider such a truce only if it covers both combat and attacks on energy and port infrastructure, while Moscow has so far rejected an unconditional cease‑fire in favor of a broader peace settlement.