US EditionIndia’s Modi shares ‘good call’ with ‘my friend’ Putin after Trump tariffs
DELHI, INDIA, AUG 8 – Modi invited Putin to the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit to strengthen ties amid US tariffs targeting India's Russian oil imports, which rose to 35.1% of India's crude oil in FY25.
- On August 8, 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin and thanked him for updates on Ukraine.
- The call took place shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an extra 25 percent duty on imports from India, targeting the country’s continued purchase of Russian oil and bringing the total tariff rate to 50 percent.
- During their conversation, Modi and Putin assessed the advancement of their bilateral agenda and reiterated their dedication to enhancing the close and valued strategic partnership between India and Russia.
- Modi posted on social media that he had a “very good and detailed conversation” with Putin and looks forward to hosting him in India later this year for the 23rd annual summit.
- The ongoing tariffs have heightened tensions with the U.S., but India and Russia continue strategic cooperation, with plans for Putin's India visit nearing finalization despite U.S. trade pressure allegations.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
27 Articles
27 Articles
Modi, Putin discuss Ukraine conflict, strengthen India-Russia ties
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin over phone during which the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia. Putin briefed Modi on his country’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine, with the prime minister reiterating India’s consistent position for its peaceful resolution. The conversation between the two lea…
Coverage Details
Total News Sources27
Leaning Left5Leaning Right8Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Right
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Right
44% Right
L 28%
C 28%
R 44%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
