Russia will welcome India’s efforts toward peaceful resolution of Ukraine conflict: Peskov

The Hindu · collected 2026-09-08 · by PTI
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Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia will welcome any efforts by India to resolve the Ukraine conflict peacefully and that Moscow's position aligns with New Delhi's on this issue. There are no specific numbers mentioned in the article regarding the conflict or tariffs, but Peskov referred to a proposed 100% tariff on Russian crude oil imposed by the US as "illegal and unacceptable". A bilateral meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled for September 11 during the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
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Russia's presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russia will welcome any efforts by India to resolve the Ukraine conflict through peaceful means. He also stated that Moscow is in sync with New Delhi on ways to end the conflict. The comments were made during an online briefing from Moscow on September 8, 2026. Peskov added that India's position on the Ukrainian conflict corresponds with Russia's own position "to a great extent". Meanwhile, the spokesperson criticized the proposed US move to levy 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian crude oil, calling it "illegal and unacceptable". Additionally, Peskov mentioned that Russia is waiting for negotiations with India on setting up new nuclear plants and selling Su-57 aircraft to India. The two leaders, President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are set to hold a bilateral meeting on September 11, 2026, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi.

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📰 Russia Comments on Ukraine Conflict
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⚖️ Leans right 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 4 📰 publisher trust 96
“Article B discusses Russia's general stance on India's efforts for a peaceful resolution, while Article A reports on specific meetings and discussions in Moscow and Kyiv”
The Hindu
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 27 📰 publisher trust 96
“Article A reports on a joint press statement by Jaishankar and Sybiha, while Article B mentions a general welcome of India's efforts to resolve the conflict peacefully and also announces an upcoming meeting between Putin and Modi”
The Straits Times
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 15% hedged 2 of 13 📰 publisher trust 94
“The articles cover related but distinct events: Article A reports on Trump's announcement of envoys traveling abroad to discuss Ukraine peace, while Article B discusses Russia's response to India's efforts in resolving the conflict and a planned meeting between Putin and Modi”
The Independent
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 11% hedged 4 of 38 📰 publisher trust 59
“Article B discusses Russia's response to India's efforts towards peaceful resolution, while Article A describes Trump's statement about a US idea for peace and its envoy heading abroad for talks”
CBC News
⚖️ Leans left 🔴 3% hedged 1 of 36 📰 publisher trust 95
“Article A describes a specific meeting between Putin and US envoys at the Kremlin, while Article B mentions a general welcome for India's efforts towards peaceful resolution of the conflict”
CBS News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 6% hedged 2 of 31 📰 publisher trust 60
“Article A describes a visit from Witkoff and Kushner to Moscow, while Article B mentions a separate effort from India for a peaceful resolution, with no mention of Witkoff or Kushner”
Al Jazeera
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 4% hedged 1 of 23 📰 publisher trust 96
“Article A describes a meeting between Putin and US envoys to discuss ending the Ukraine war, while Article B mentions Russia's position on peaceful resolution with India's help, without mentioning any specific meeting or event”
The Hindu
⚖️ Leans left 🔴 3% hedged 1 of 35 📰 publisher trust 96
“Article A describes a temporary pause in strikes on Kyiv ordered by Putin, while Article B discusses Russia's position on India's efforts for peaceful resolution and a planned bilateral meeting with Modi”
ABC News (US)
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 20% hedged 3 of 15 📰 publisher trust 95
“Article A mentions a meeting that occurred on Saturday (no specific date mentioned) between Putin and envoys Witkoff and Kushner, while Article B discusses an upcoming bilateral meeting between Putin and Modi, scheduled for September 11”
Fox News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 4% hedged 1 of 25 📰 publisher trust 95
“The articles discuss different events: Article A is about a meeting between Kushner and Zelenskyy in Kyiv, while Article B mentions India's efforts to resolve the conflict and a potential meeting between Putin and Modi in New Delhi.”

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India Moscow New Delhi Russia Russian

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India GPE · 4× Russian NORP · 3× Moscow GPE · 2× New Delhi GPE · 2× Russia GPE · 2× Ukrainian NORP · 2× Dmitry Peskov PERSON · 1× Narendra Modi PERSON · 1× Ukraine GPE · 1× Vladimir Putin PERSON · 1×

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Russia on Tuesday (September 8, 2026) said it will welcome any efforts by India to resolve the Ukraine conflict through peaceful means and Moscow is in sync with New Delhi on ways to end it. Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also said that President Vladimir Putin will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (September 11, 2026) on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. “We know the position of India on Ukrainian conflict, and to a great extent, it corresponds with our own position.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-08
🔮 Russia on Tuesday (September 8, 2026) said it will welcome any efforts by India to resolve the Ukraine conflict through peaceful means and Moscow is in sync with New Delhi on ways to end it. Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also said that President Vladimir Putin will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (September 11, 2026) on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. “We know the position of India on Ukrainian conflict, and to a great extent, it corresponds with our own position.

Claims (6 extracted, 0 hedged)

Russia on Tuesday (September 8, 2026) said it will welcome any efforts by India to resolve the Ukraine conflict through peaceful means and Moscow is in sync with New Delhi on ways to end it. Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also said that President Vladimir Putin will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (September 11, 2026) on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. “We know the position of India on Ukrainian conflict, and to a great extent, it corresponds with our own position. asserted
it → say → position
Because we do want the solution of the Ukrainian conflict by peaceful means,” Mr. Peskov said during the online briefing from Moscow. asserted
Peskov → want → Moscow
On the proposed U.S. move to levy 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian crude oil, he said it is "illegal and unacceptable". asserted
it → propose → oil
The Russian presidential spokesperson also said that Russia is waiting for negotiations with India on setting up new nuclear plants. asserted
Russia → say → plants
Selling of Su-57 aircraft to India is also on the agenda, he added. asserted
he → sell → agenda
The 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled to be held in Bharat Mandapam here from September 11 to 13. asserted
Summit → schedule → 13
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