Sochi, Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said the Indian people would never accept humiliation and expressed confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would not take any such step.

Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Forum in Sochi, Putin underscored that decisions taken by India’s political leadership are firmly rooted in safeguarding the country’s dignity, adding, “I know Prime Minister Modi will never take any step of this kind.”

Putin is expected to visit India in early December to further deepen the partnership.