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

PM Modi spoke with Putin, who detailed his Alaska meeting with Trump. Modi reiterated India's call for peaceful resolution in Ukraine, following a recent conversation with Zelenskyy

The PMO said the two leaders also touched upon a number of issues of bilateral cooperation with a view to further strengthen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia.

PM Narendra Modi Modi and President Vladimir Putin also discussed strengthening of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, hours before a scheduled meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.

Modi emphasised India's unwavering stance on the peaceful resolution of global conflicts through diplomatic dialogue.

Modi further stated that he looks forward to hosting President Putin in India later this year, confirming that the Russian leader has been invited for the annual bilateral summit.

Russia's Vladimir Putin wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of India's 79th Independence Day. Putin also said that Russia is looking to continue expanding its bilateral cooperation with India in multiple areas.