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Putin briefed Modi after Alaska summit with Trump. PM stressed diplomatic conflict resolution and stronger India-Russia ties. As Trump pressures Ukraine, India advocates peaceful dialogue to end war.
After Trump Talks, Putin Updates Modi
New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone after his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska. During this, Putin informed PM Modi about the talks with Trump. PM Modi reiterated India's clear position on this occasion and said that India wants a peaceful and diplomatic solution to every dispute. He stressed that India is in favor of dialogue and cooperation for global stability and will support every effort being made in this direction.
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…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 18, 2025
Discussion on India-Russia relations
The two leaders also discussed further strengthening the "special and privileged strategic partnership" between India and Russia. Apart from this, they discussed many issues related to bilateral cooperation and agreed to maintain regular contact in the future as well.
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Ukraine war: India's position
PM Modi once again made it clear that India considers the solution to any conflict possible only through dialogue and diplomacy. India has welcomed the Trump-Putin talks held in Alaska, but no major success has been achieved so far regarding the Ukraine war. India's Foreign Ministry emphasizes that the world wants a quick end to the Ukraine war, but the only way to achieve this is through peaceful dialogue.
Trump's pressure and Russia's position
US President Trump has put pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying that he should either accept a peace deal or suffer further losses by continuing the war. Trump made it clear that the US will no longer try to bring Crimea back to Ukraine or include Ukraine in NATO—both of these things have long been a cause of contention for Russia.
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India's role
India's role in this entire development is clear—peace and dialogue. PM Modi once again reiterated India's support for global stability in his talks with Putin. India wants the Ukraine war to end soon, but this end is possible only through a diplomatic solution. Also, strengthening the India-Russia strategic partnership was also an important aspect of this dialogue.
