With reference to the Valdai Forum and India-Russia relations, consider the following statements: 1. The Valdai Forum is an international forum of Russian experts held in Moscow. 2. The Programme for Economic Cooperation 2030 was discussed as a framework for trade ties. 3. The Ukraine conflict began in February 2023. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Putin praises Modi's "very good ideas" to end Ukraine war at Valdai Forum

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Mains· 2 October 2026

India's role in conflict resolution and strategic autonomy: a key GS2 International Relations topic.

Why in news

President Vladimir Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'very good ideas' for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine war during the Valdai Forum in Moscow.

Background

PM Modi and President Putin met on September 11 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and again in Delhi for the BRICS summit. They discussed the Programme for Economic Cooperation 2030 and cooperation in infrastructure and energy.

Facts for Prelims

FactThe Ukraine conflict began in February 2022 and is currently in its fifth year.
BodyThe Valdai Forum is an international forum of Russian experts held in Moscow.
FactThe Programme for Economic Cooperation 2030 is a framework for India-Russia trade ties.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Valdai Forum and India-Russia relations, consider the following statements:

The Valdai Forum is an international forum of Russian experts held in Moscow.
The Programme for Economic Cooperation 2030 was discussed as a framework for trade ties.
The Ukraine conflict began in February 2023.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Ukraine conflict began in February 2022.

For Mains

Q. Analyze India's 'neutral' stance on the Ukraine conflict and its role as a mediator in the current geopolitical landscape.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Strategic Autonomy: Balancing ties with Russia while maintaining a 'not the era of war' stance.
Diplomatic Mediation: Leveraging 'neutral' positioning to advocate for dialogue and mutually acceptable solutions.
Economic Interdependence: Strengthening trade via the Programme for Economic Cooperation 2030 amidst geopolitical friction.

Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Diplomacy · Multipolarity · Mediation · Geopolitics

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