New Delhi: India on Saturday welcomed US-Russia meeting on 15th August in Alaska and endorsed the upcoming summit describing it as a possible breakthrough in ending the war in Ukraine.
The development comes a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin briefed PM Modi on the latest developments concerning Ukraine, whilst PM Modi reiterated India's consistent position for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
"India welcomes the understanding reached between the United States and the Russian Federation for a meeting in Alaska on 15th August 2025", MEA said in a statement.
"This meeting holds the promise of bringing to an end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and opening up the prospects for peace. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said on several occasions, 'This is not an era of war' India, therefore, endorses the upcoming Summit meeting and stands ready to support these efforts," the statement read.
This will be Putin's first visit to the United States since 2015, when he met former President Barack Obama.
Modi-Putin Telephonic Conversation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the phone. In their conversation, the Russian President briefed PM Modi on the latest developments concerning Ukraine, whilst PM Modi reiterated India's consistent position for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
Days after US President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Indian exports, citing Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil, PM Modi invited Putin to visit India later this year for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.
Trump Imposes Additional 25% Tariff On India
Trump on Wednesday signed a nine-section Executive Order imposing an additional 25% tariff on India in response to its continued purchase of Russian oil. With this, the total tariff on Goods From India will be 50%. Trump had announced a 25 per cent tariff on India last week. The order states that India is directly or indirectly importing oil from Russia, which the US considers a threat to its national security and foreign policy.
