Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 04:14am on 19 Aug 2025,Tuesday India Global
Russian President Vladimir Putin called Prime Minister Narendra Modi to share insights from his recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska, focused on the Ukraine war. Modi thanked Putin for the conversation, reaffirming India’s consistent stance on resolving the conflict through diplomacy and dialogue. The leaders also discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in defense and energy, reinforcing their “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.” The call came ahead of Trump’s scheduled meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. India welcomed the Trump-Putin summit, praising their leadership and emphasizing that peace can only be achieved through sustained dialogue. Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact amid evolving global dynamics. (PC: NDTV)
