Vladimir Putin On Car Ride With PM Modi: 'We Climbed Into The Car Like Old Friends'

In an exclusive interview with India Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin discusses the enduring strength of India-Russian ties, referring to the friendship as 'Dosti' and 'Druzhba'. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, noting that he 'sets very challenging tasks for the country' and highlighting the 'Make in India' initiative's practical dimension. The conversation also addresses a specific viral moment where the speaker and PM Modi were seen traveling in a car together. The speaker clarifies that the car ride 'wasn't pre-arranged' and describes it as a gesture of 'human solidarity' and 'camaraderie', stating they 'climbed into the car like old friends'.