Emphasising decades of strategic cooperation, Vladimir Putin highlighted defence collaboration, technology sharing and joint projects such as BrahMos while reaffirming Russia's commitment to India.
Vladimir Putin's response came after Zelenskyy wrote an "open letter" to the Russian President.
The Russian President noted that developing nations were playing an important role, while the share of Western economies had been shrinking in global economy.
Putin said Moscow remains ready for a diplomatic settlement with Ukraine, while maintaining that any deal must reflect compromises discussed with Donald Trump.
From backing India's independent foreign policy to offering deeper defence cooperation and praising economic growth, Putin made several remarks that underscored Moscow's support for New Delhi.
Putin said that he would like to see Modi visiting Russia to discuss current issues, including the Ukraine flashpoint.
Putin also invited PM Modi to visit Russia next year.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that authorizes the government to temporarily reduce or fully eliminate export duties of certain goods to "friendly countries".
In the ever-evolving geopolitical landscape where words are often as potent as actions, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s categorical dismissal of US President Joe Biden’s claim that Russia would attack a NATO country if successful in Ukraine raises pertinent questions about the underlying dynamics at play.
“The Prime Minister spoke with Putin for around fifty minutes,” the Israeli PMO said.
