PM Modi meets Putin in Russia: Leaders hug each other, hold bilateral talks

Upon arriving in Moscow, PM Modi was accorded a Guard of Honour at VNUKOVO-II International Airport. He was received by Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. Manturov and PM Modi shook hands and greeted each other warmly. (Photo: ANI)

During his address to the Indian community in Moscow, PM Modi interacted with the artists of the Russian Cultural Troupe who performed to welcome him. He asked the artists, "How many years have you been practicing dance?" The artists responded that they have been practicing for many years, with some having practiced for 10 years and others for as long as 30 years. (Photo: ANI)

The Indian community gathered outside the hotel where PM Modi arrived. The members of the Indian diaspora played dhol to welcome him. People dressed in traditional Indian attire expressed their enthusiasm to greet PM Modi. (Photo: ANI)

President Vladimir Putin hosted a private dinner for Modi, during which they discussed the deepening bilateral cooperation, driven by India's increased oil imports from Russia in recent times. (Photo: PTI)

India and Russia plan to build more nuclear power units as PM Modi and President Putin visit Rosatom in Moscow. The Russian state nuclear energy company, Rosatom, announced discussions about potentially constructing an additional six nuclear power units in India. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi paid his respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow on Tuesday. He also laid a wreath at the memorial, which is located at the Kremlin wall and is dedicated to the Soviet soldiers who lost their lives during World War II. (Photo: PTI)

Before departing for Austria, PM Modi met with family members of personnel from the Indian Embassy in Moscow. His visit to Austria is historic, marking the first time in 41 years that an Indian Prime Minister has visited the country. (Photo: PTI)

Russia President Putin officially conferred the 'Order of St Andrew the Apostle' award on PM Modi for his contributions to fostering bilateral ties between the two countries. The award was initially announced in 2019. PM Modi tweeted: "Honoured to receive the, The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle. I thank the Russian Government for conferring the award. This award is dedicated to my fellow 140 crore Indians." (Photo: PTI)

During bilateral talks, PM Modi emphasized to Putin that peace is "of utmost importance" and that "war cannot solve problems." He expressed deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives, saying, "When innocent children are murdered, one sees them die, the heart pains and that pain is unbearable." (Photo: PTI)