Akshay DidwaniyaRussia’s presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the Kremlin expects Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stay committed and keep actively working toward deepening the bilateral relationship between Russia and India.
Kremlin Places Its Hopes on Modi for Stronger Russia-India Relations
Russia’s Kremlin has made it clear it is counting on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to continue playing a key role. The expectation is that Modi will keep contributing meaningfully to the Russia-India relationship going forward.
Presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov shared this view directly with reporters on June 10, 2026. His statement came from Moscow and it carried a tone of both confidence and anticipation.
Peskov Speaks Out on Indo-Russian Partnership
“We are counting on Prime Minister Modi to keep contributing to the further development of Russian-Indian relations,” Peskov told journalists.
The remark though brief signals that Moscow views Modi as a central figure in keeping bilateral ties on a positive track. Russia has consistently valued its long-standing partnership with India, and this latest statement underlines that position strongly.
What This Means for Russia-India Relations
Russia and India share deep historical, economic, and strategic ties. The two countries have maintained active cooperation across sectors from defense and energy to trade and diplomacy. Modi’s leadership has been seen as a stabilizing force in that partnership.
The Kremlin’s public expression of hope reflects a broader desire to see that momentum continue regardless of shifting global dynamics. Russia appears eager to keep India as a close and trusted partner in the years ahead.
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