PM Modi and Putin highlight “time-tested” ties rooted in trust and strategic convergence

December 5, 2025 6:56 PM

PM Modi and Putin highlight “time-tested” ties rooted in trust and strategic convergence

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, as the year marks the 25th anniversary of the 2000 Declaration on Strategic Partnership established during Putin’s first state visit to India. Putin is currently on a two-day state visit to India at the invitation of PM Modi. In a joint statement after the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit, both sides emphasised the...

Putin briefs PM Modi on Alaska talks with Trump

August 18, 2025 7:32 PM

Putin briefs PM Modi on Alaska talks with Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sharing his assessment of last week’s meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska. During the conversation, PM Modi reiterated India’s consistent call for a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine conflict and New Delhi’s support for all diplomatic efforts. “Thank my friend, President Putin, for his phone call and for sharing insights on his recent meeting with President Trump in Alaska. India has consiste...