Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During a plenary session of the Valdai International Discussion Club, Mr. Putin said that PM Modi carried out an independent foreign policy that served the interests of his people. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Russian President said, despite all attempts to impose some kind of restrictions on India, Mr. Modi is like an ice-breaker and continues moving in the direction which Indian needs. Mr. Putin said, Russia and India have a special relationship built on the foundation of close cooperation and New Delhi maintained a neutral stance during the Russia-Ukraine conflict.</span><br />''<br />