Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, during which they exchanged views on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and PM Modi’s recent visit to Ukraine.

The discussion with President Putin followed PM Modi’s telephonic conversation with US President Joe Biden the day before. During his call with President Biden, the Prime Minister shared insights from his visit to Ukraine and reiterated India’s unwavering stance on resolving the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. PM Modi recently traveled to Poland and Ukraine.

In his conversation with President Putin, PM Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting a prompt and peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The two leaders also explored ways to further enhance the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia.

“Spoke with President Putin today. Discussed measures to further strengthen Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Exchanged perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and my insights from the recent visit to Ukraine. Reiterated India’s firm commitment to support an early, abiding and peaceful resolution of the conflict,” PM Modi said in a post on X.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has been ongoing for more than two-and-a-half years.

During his earlier call with President Biden, PM Modi expressed his appreciation for President Biden’s dedication to the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, which is grounded in shared democratic values, the rule of law, and robust people-to-people ties. The two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral relations and discussed the broader impact of the India-US partnership on global well-being.

PM Modi and President Biden also had an in-depth discussion on various regional and global matters.