US EditionIndia Hails US-Russia Talks on 15 August, Says They Hold ‘Promise’ of Ending Ukraine War: ‘As PM Modi Has…’
DELHI, INDIA, AUG 9 – India supports the summit as part of its consistent stance against war, with officials highlighting hopes to end the Ukraine conflict through diplomatic efforts by the US and Russia.
- Following the US-Russia announcement, India welcomed next week's summit in Alaska scheduled for August 15, 2025, to discuss Ukraine conflict prospects.
- Amid preparations for the summit, Witkoff’s meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday laid the groundwork for the talks.
- MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, `India welcomes the understanding reached between the United States and the Russian Federation for a meeting in Alaska on Aug. 15`, highlighting the summit's potential to promote peace.
- The summit could decide the future of the 25% punitive tariff and may ease US trade pressure on Russian oil, according to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
- The MEA said India stands ready to support the efforts, recalling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's view that 'this is not an era of war', and noted it will be President Vladimir Putin's first trip to the United States since 2015.
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India has welcomed the US-Russia meeting to be held in Alaska. This conversation between Trump and Putin can open new opportunities to end the conflict in Ukraine and restore peace.
India welcomes upcoming Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska, says 'this is not an era for war'
This comes at a time when things are tense between New Delhi & Washington over additional tariffs imposed on India for purchase of Russian oil, and a day after Modi-Putin phone call.
MEA welcomes upcoming Trump-Putin meeting on Ukraine: 'Ready to support these efforts'
India on Saturday welcomed next week's summit talks between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska to find ways to end the Ukraine conflict. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), endorsing the move, said India stands ready to support the efforts as it recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's consistent position that "this is not an era of war". A statement by Ministry of External Affairs reads, "India wel…
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