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Putin-Modi talks: Russian president dials PM; shares insights on Alaska meet with Donald Trump

Monday, August 18


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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday received a call from Russian President Vladimir Putin, with their discussion focusing on Putin’s recent Alaska meeting with US President Donald Trump over a proposed peace deal.The conversation between the two leaders took place three days after the high-profile Alaska summit, which concluded without a ceasefire agreement.After the call, Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed that India has consistently advocated for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict and supports all efforts toward that goal.Sharing details on X, PM Modi posted:"Thank my friend, President Putin, for his phone call and for sharing insights on his recent meeting with President Trump in Alaska. India has consistently called for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict and supports all efforts in this regard. I look forward to our continued exchanges in the days to come."Meanwhile, the talks between the two leaders came against the backdrop of Trump imposing a 50 per cent tariff on India over its close trade ties with Russia, particularly citing New Delhi’s major oil imports.

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