Putin Reaches Out to Modi, Seeks Stronger Russia-India Ties Amid Ukraine Crisis
• Putin said he had spoken to PM Modi multiple times about Ukraine conflict and knows Modi wants peaceful resolution • Putin invited Modi to visit Russia to discuss relevant issues and prospects of Russia-India ties • Putin conveyed greetings to Modi and said Russia wants to see him • Putin noted India's busy 2023 political schedule with parliamentary elections but said Russia-India ties will persist • Putin expressed gratification that despite global turmoil, India-Russia ties have progressed incrementally