An Appeal To Putin For Peace:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on a significant two-day official visit to Russia, made a diplomatic move while meeting with President Putin from Russia. It was during an informal dinner at President Putin’s Moscow mansion, that Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a bold appeal to President Vladimir Putin to end the protracted conflict in Ukraine.

In doing so, he emphasized Russia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty as enshrined in the United Nations Charter to confirm the stand taken by our country vis-à-vis this international institution over the years “we always mention respecting the united nations charter which includes territorial integrity and sovereignty but there can never be any military solution; there should be dialogue and diplomacy,” said Prime Minister Modi explaining how wars are exercise in futility because they only cause more suffering with no victor.

Addressing Concerns of Indian Nationals:

During the talks, PM Modi brought up the issue of Indians who were deceived into becoming soldiers in Russian Military. Some few individuals from Punjab and Haryana were lured by cunning agents that they could secure employment in high-paying businesses, in Russia, but ended up being forced to take part in the war against Ukraine. A distressing occurrence was uncovered by one video, which went viral earlier this year showing uniformed recruits from India pleading for assistance.

The president Putin’s response to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s concerns was that Russia would check its records in order to identify all such Indians for necessary action. This agreement marks a significant diplomatic success for India, addressing the distressing situation faced by these individuals.

The Broader Context of the Visit:

PM Modi’s visit to Russia is his first since the start of the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv in 2022, and this happens when India has been playing diplomatic gymnastics. Despite abstaining from UN resolutions condemning Russia, India has maintained its call for peace and respect for international norms.

Putin congratulated Modi on his record third term, saying that India ranked third in the world in economy because of the recent economic improvements. “The results speak for themselves; India now ranks third globally in terms of economy,” pointed out Mr. Putin in recognition of this man’s efficient leadership.

It should be remembered that this trip is also the 16th faces-to-face meeting between President Putin and Prime minister Modi since last decade, with the previous one happening in 2022 at Samarkand under Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Uzbekistan. For instance, he received the Russian highest award in 2019 which was ‘Order of the Holy Apostle Andrew the First’ from President Putin himself.

Nalanda University and Bihar Under The Leadership of 14th PM Narendra Modi

The Human Trafficking Network Exposed:

The broader issue concerning human trafficking has been brought to light by the problem with Indian nationals who have been lured into going for military training in Russia. The traffic network was discovered by The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India which was spread across the several states where they took advantage of socially malleable young men through agents working on social media particularly from cities within India and Dubai with false promises about high paying jobs available there- ultimately leading them into battle zones.

Previously, external affairs ministry had asked Indians to be careful when looking for job opportunities in Russia but due to this lack of proper communication and frequent movement of military units from one part to another it made it difficult for their authorities to reach out to anyone who might have been affected.

Future Steps and Diplomatic Endeavors:

Mr. Modi’s visit to Moscow is part of a grander plan on diplomatic front to address an intricate matter regarding Indians who have been engaged in the Russian military. It has been revealed by insiders that India will keep on demanding its citizens to be sent back home quickly and safely. “Want them to immediately leave – those who got recruited in connection with the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine,” added another person, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Going forward, PM Modi’s trip of Russia serves as part of a larger tactic in rekindling stronger bonds with Western countries that have traditionally been close allies while still honoring the longstanding relationships between India and Russia. For example, as he prepares for his historic visit to Austria, as the prime minister from India after a span of four decades, they show a nuanced handling of relations that are currently evolving across various continents and regions on earth.

Conclusion:

During his visit to Russia, Prime Minister Modi has been engaged in an important diplomatic move to support peace talks in Ukraine and bring back Indian nationals who were forced go into a military conflict. Modi underlined again India’s stand for negotiation and diplomatic processes through an open and direct conversation with President Putin. The final settlement of human trafficking issue of the Indians serves as a proof that Modi is effective in his diplomacy, demonstrating the country’s commitment to protecting its people with a strong bias for global peace advocacy.

Gratitude to President Putin for hosting me at Novo-Ogaryovo this evening. Looking forward to our talks tomorrow as well, which will surely go a long way in further cementing the bonds of friendship between India and Russia. pic.twitter.com/eDdgDr0USZ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2024