Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who shared his assessment of a recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska. Modi underlined India’s consistent position in favour of diplomacy and dialogue to resolve the Ukraine conflict,

After the Alaska summit with Trump, Russian President Putin quickly reached out to key BRICS partners, briefing India’s PM Modi and South Africa’s President Ramaphosa on the meeting’s details. Both leaders reaffirmed support for diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war,

Modi further stated that he looks forward to hosting President Putin in India later this year, confirming that the Russian leader has been invited for the annual bilateral summit.

Russia's Vladimir Putin wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of India's 79th Independence Day. Putin also said that Russia is looking to continue expanding its bilateral cooperation with India in multiple areas.