PM Modi speaks to Putin amid Trump tariff blitz, invites Russian President to visit India later this year

New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin amid Trump tariff blitz and invited the Russian President to visit India later this year. On the phone call, President Putin briefed PM Modi on the latest developments concerning Ukraine.

While thanking President Putin for his detailed assessment of Ukraine, PM Modi reiterated India’s consistent position for the peaceful resolution of the conflict.

Taking to X, PM Modi said, “Had a very good and detailed conversation with my friend President Putin. I thanked him for sharing the latest developments on Ukraine. We also reviewed the progress in our bilateral agenda and reaffirmed our commitment to further deepen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. I look forward to hosting President Putin in India later this year.”

During the phone call, both the leaders reaffirmed the commitment to further deepen India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership apart from reviewing progress in the bilateral agenda.

PM Modi invited President Putin to visit India later this year for the Annual Bilateral Summit.