Putin-Modi talks: Russian president dials PM; shares insights on Alaska meet with Donald Trump

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday received a call from Russian President Vladimir Putin, with their discussion focusing on Putin’s recent Alaska meeting with US President Donald Trump over a proposed peace deal.The conversation between the two leaders took place three days after the high-profile Alaska summit, which concluded without a ceasefire agreement.After the call, PM Modi reaffirmed that India has consistently advocated for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict and supports all efforts toward that goal.Sharing details on X, PM Modi posted, "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 continued exchanges in the days to come."Meanwhile, the talks between the two leaders came against the backdrop of Trump imposing a 50 per cent tariff on India over its close trade ties with Russia, particularly citing New Delhi’s major oil imports.