Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in New Delhi, ahead of the BRICS foreign ministers’ engagements. Both sides exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, including the ongoing situation in Ukraine and tensions in West Asia. According to reports, the discussion includes options for addressing the developments through peaceful resolutions. India reiterates its broader approach emphasizing dialogue and diplomacy to manage conflicts and arrive at outcomes that reduce tensions. The meeting is described as part of diplomatic interactions connected to the upcoming BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting, where participating countries discuss shared priorities and international developments. The accounts from both outlets emphasize the same core topics—Ukraine and West Asia—and present the interaction as focused on exchanging perspectives rather than announcing any specific new agreement. The two leaders are reported to have discussed matters of mutual interest as part of ongoing efforts to coordinate and stay aligned on international issues.