India gave Russia's leader a warm welcome in his first visit since his country invaded Ukraine. The visit in part signaled India's defiance of the U.S., which has punished New Delhi for buying Russian oil.

Vladimir Putin described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a reliable and sincere leader, saying it is very pleasant to talk to someone of such integrity. He noted that Modi is committed to strengthening Russia-India ties in defence, energy, and culture, and added that their conversations are engaging and interesting, "like humans."

The interview, with India Today and Aaj Tak, was recorded in Moscow's historic Ekaterina Hall, where Putin holds meetings of his National Council and honors public figures

Russian President Vladimir Putin said parts of the US peace plan were unacceptable and Russia would take Ukrainian land through military force or other means in an interview aired Thursday, as Moscow sticks to its demand that Kyiv surrender territory it still holds after nearly four years of fighting.

Russia's Putin offered uninterrupted fuel supplies, eliciting a cautious response as he and India's Modi agreed to expand trade and ties.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in India Thursday on a state visit aimed at bolstering bilateral and economic ties between the two countries.