India, Sept. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to work towards ending prolonged conflicts and finding peaceful solutions, as the two leaders held talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

The meeting focused on India-Russia bilateral relations as well as major international developments, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Modi said India remained committed to supporting efforts aimed at achieving peace and stressed that the world must move away from prolonged warfare.

"Every day spent in war sets humanity back, whereas every step taken towards peace fills humanity with new hope and enthusiasm," Modi said during the meeting...