NextFin news, On August 18, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Russia to brief him on his recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska. The telephonic conversation covered a wide range of bilateral and strategic issues, including the outcome of the Alaska summit.
During the call, President Putin shared his perspective on the discussions held with President Trump, which focused on efforts to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude for the briefing and reiterated India's consistent stance supporting a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict.
Following the conversation, PM Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter): “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.”
The phone call took place amid ongoing international diplomatic efforts to address the Ukraine war, with India maintaining its position advocating peace and dialogue. The discussion also included other bilateral issues between India and Russia, reflecting the continuing strategic partnership between the two countries.
Sources: Organiser (August 18, 2025), Armenpress (August 18, 2025), The Indian Express (August 18, 2025).
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