Indian Prime Minister Modi holds conversation with Putin, addressing Ukraine conflict, extends an invitation for a trip to India.
In a significant diplomatic development, President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, August 13, 2025. The much-anticipated encounter follows a virtual conference where Trump expressed his intention to press Putin for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The meeting comes amidst growing concerns over the war in Ukraine, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressing skepticism about Putin's intentions for peace. Zelenskyy has stated that Putin is "bluffing" about pursuing peace and is instead intent on occupying Ukraine.
Trump has issued strong warnings to Putin, though he has not yet revealed specific consequences should Putin fail to agree to a ceasefire. The exact details of any proposals Trump may have remain undisclosed as of now.
Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated India's consistent position advocating for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. Modi has also held discussions with Putin on the latest developments concerning Ukraine.
In a notable development, Putin has agreed to hold a meeting with Trump, though the venue for the meeting has yet to be determined. Putin also briefed the leaders of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan on his talks with Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, regarding the Ukraine war.
The upcoming meeting between Trump and Putin is expected to provide fresh momentum to the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia. The leaders have taken stock of the India-Russia relationship and reviewed progress in the bilateral cooperation between the two nations.
In a gesture of goodwill, Modi invited Putin to visit India later this year for the 23rd Annual Bilateral Summit. Modi also thanked Putin for his detailed assessment on the situation in Ukraine.
The visit is expected to bolster trade, defence, and energy cooperation between India and Russia, further cementing the long-standing relationship between the two nations. As the world watches, the diplomatic dance between Trump and Putin continues, with hopes for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.
[1] Reuters, "Trump to meet Putin in Alaska on Friday, as Ukraine conflict looms," August 13, 2025.
- The upcoming meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is not only expected to provide fresh momentum to the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia, but also holds significant implications for the resolution of the ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine, given Trump's intention to press Putin for a ceasefire.
- As the world watches, the diplomatic dance between Trump and Putin continues amidst growing concerns over the politics surrounding the conflict in Ukraine, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressing skepticism about Putin's intentions for peace and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterating India's consistent position advocating for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
