Narendra Modi said he received a phone call from his “friend” Vladimir Putin, who shared his insights on a recent meeting with Trump in Alaska, in another signal that ties between New Delhi and Moscow remain strong.

This is the second call by both leaders in this month after Donald Trump levied a cumulative 50% tariff on Indian imports.

PM Modi underlined India's position for a peaceful resolution of the conflict with Ukraine and looked forward to continued exchanges in the days to come.