Trade, defence and the Russia-Ukraine conflict to dominate Modi-Tusk talks on October 22
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk are scheduled to meet on October 22, 2026, to discuss strengthening trade and defence ties, as well as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The talks aim to double bilateral trade and finalize a defence tech confidentiality agreement, with Tusk also visiting Bengaluru. Poland has also issued warnings about potential Russian drone or rocket strikes on NATO territory.
Why it matters
These high-level talks signify efforts to deepen strategic and economic cooperation between India and Poland, a key EU member, while also addressing the broader geopolitical implications of the Russia-Ukraine war and potential NATO security concerns.
Trade, defence and the Russia-Ukraine conflict to dominate Modi-Tusk talks on October 22 left Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk greet each other during a European Union leaders summit on October 16, 2026 Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/et0s8i/article71608366.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-10-16T091344Z_507747262_RC294OAJJBTA_RTRMADP_3_EU-SUMMIT.JPG STEPHANIE LECOCQ Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk greet each other during a European Union leaders summit in Brussels, Belgium October 16, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq Polish PM to hold meetings Delhi and Bengaluru, both sides finalising a confidentiality agreement for defence tech sensitivities on Russia NEW DELHI Building trade and defence ties as well as discussing the war in Ukraine will be at the top of the agenda as Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (October 22, 2026). Mr.
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