National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval met Russian President Vladimir Putin during the BRICS National Security Advisers’ meeting in St. Petersburg. This meeting follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s peace initiative to mediate the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Doval’s discussions with Putin focused on security challenges and peace efforts, while India’s neutral stance remains significant in global diplomacy. With growing international expectations, India aims to play a key role in resolving the conflict, offering a path toward dialogue and diplomacy.