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Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?

Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?
BBC World Tuesday 01 September 2026, 11:55 UTC 1 min read
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BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.

BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.
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