https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-war-what-to-make-of-modi-s-plea-to-putin-to-end-conflictContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-war-what-to-make-of-modi-s-plea-to-putin-to-end-conflicthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-war-what-to-make-of-modi-s-plea-to-putin-to-end-conflict#u58736Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:39 +0000Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine conflict during a meeting at the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO Member States in Kyrgyzstan. Modi's plea comes as the US threatens tariffs on Russian oil and amid India's efforts to counter US influence in the region. India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that India has been engaging with both Ukraine and Russia to help de-escalate the conflict.Why it mattersThe diplomatic push by India is significant as it seeks to balance its relationship https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-war-what-to-make-of-modi-s-plea-to-putin-to-end-conflicthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-war-what-to-make-of-modi-s-plea-to-putin-to-end-conflict#u56265Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:05:43 +0000Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the conflict in Ukraine must end for the sake of humanity. The plea occurred during the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO Member States in Kyrgyzstan. This diplomatic push comes as the United States threatens tariffs on Russian oil. While Modi seeks peace, the summit also serves as a gathering for leaders from Russia, China, India, and Iran to coordinate efforts to counter U.S. influence in the region.Why it mattersThe Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan brings togethe