PM Modi, Putin hold phone talks amidst US tariffs; Ukraine, bilateral issues on agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a detailed conversation amidst global trade uncertainty and tariff announcements, discussing developments in Ukraine, with Prime Minister Modi reiterating India’s consistent position for a peaceful resolution. These strategic conversations occurred as Donald Trump imposed additional 25 per cent tariffs on India for importing oil from Russia, taking total duties to 50 per cent. Putin is set to visit India later this year.