 Modi is a welcome guest in Moscow, not least because the Indian leader has never condemned Russia outright over its actions in Ukraine. Yet speaking in the Kremlin with Putin at his side, Modi told the Russian leader, quote, as a friend, that war is not a solution. No amount of bombs would bring peace. Modi also appeared to reference this week's bombing of a children's hospital in Kiev when he said it pained the heart to see innocent children killed in any conflict. The Kremlin has denied striking the hospital, instead blaming errant Ukrainian anti-missile fire.