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Indian PM Modi Says He Had ‘Good’ Conversation with Putin

DELHI, INDIA, AUG 8 – Modi and Putin discuss Ukraine and bilateral cooperation amid US tariffs on Russian oil imports, with India saving billions by sourcing energy from Russia, officials said.

  • On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a very good and detailed conversation with President Vladimir Putin about Ukraine and bilateral ties.
  • On Thursday, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval confirmed Putin’s visit to India, amid escalating US-India tensions over Russia trade, with dates almost finalised.
  • Tariff measures have intensified as Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on imports from India, with another 25% set for three weeks later, while buying Russian oil has saved India billions.
  • Facing an import deadline, Trump warned India to find alternative suppliers in three weeks or face tariffs doubling from 25% to 50% and secondary sanctions on Russian oil buyers by Friday.
  • Later this year, Modi said 'I look forward to hosting President Putin in India' and reiterated India's call for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has had a discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin tomorrow, who says he will be pleased to receive him "after this year" in India, AFP transmits.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin, during which the sides discussed the development of cooperation between the countries and the course of the war in Ukraine, and announced a bilateral meeting.

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