The Russian military appears to be readying for a renewed push to claim the part of the eastern Donetsk region that remains under Ukraine's control, as well as possible offensives in other sectors.
The meeting comes days after the US temporarily waived some Russian oil sanctions in a bid to ease pressure on global supplies triggered by the war in the Middle East.
Talankin was a teacher and activities director in a small-town school in Russia who captured on video his students' lessons, chants and songs promoting the war in Ukraine.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin called for a "quick political and diplomatic settlement" to the US-Israeli war against Iran, which has been a key ally for Russia.
Highlighting the broader geopolitical context, PM Modi said the world was going through a period of uncertainty and conflict after holding bilateral talks with Finland’s president.
Several rounds of discussions have failed to clinch a deal, with Moscow insisting on hardline territorial and political demands that Kyiv has ruled out as tantamount to capitulation.
