How India Today Moderated SPIEF 2026 Leadership Session With Russian President Putin

At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2026, India Today achieved a massive milestone by moderating the prestigious leadership session at the global high table. India Today Group Vice Chairperson and Executive Editor-in-Chief Kalli Purie and Geeta Mohan share their exhilarating, electric experience from the forum, where Russian President Vladimir Putin broke traditional protocols to act as a dynamic co-moderator. Moving away from an India-centric narrative, the session took a truly global approach. It featured live interactions from the audience, bringing in perspective from a U.S. representative, a Saudi Arabian minister, and European Union representatives. The discussion seamlessly tackled critical international issues involving the US, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Africa. This historic moment highlights the global credibility, trust, and long-standing tradition of India’s free press in asking calibrated, hard-hitting questions. Watch the full breakdown to see how Indian media negotiated discussions among world powers.