In a recent phone conversation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed bilateral cooperation, regional and global issues, while emphasizing on the need for dialogue and diplomacy.
DESK – Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin today.
The two leaders took this opportunity to review the progress of bilateral cooperation between their respective nations.
In addition, they shared views on various regional and global issues of mutual interest.
President Putin took time to update the Prime Minister about recent developments in Russia.
The situation in Ukraine was also discussed during this conversation, with PM Modi once again advocating for dialogue and diplomacy.
Both leaders agreed to maintain contact and strive for further strengthening of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia.
The discussion occurred against the backdrop of recent political unrest in Russia, known as the Wagner Rebellion, from which Putin has recently emerged.
Despite the speedy resolution of the rebellion, Putin’s impact on world affairs remains to be seen.
