Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is travelling to Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin next week, the Indian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. The official visit on July 8 and 9 comes shortly after Modi’s re-election. The two leaders are expected to discuss further developing the friendly ties between Russia and India, as well as international and regional political issues, according to the Kremlin press service. Russian media have described Modi’s visit as a special sign of appreciation for India’s relations with Russia. Russia, rich in raw materials, is an important energy supp…