Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for briefing him over the phone about his recent meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska.

“Thank my friend, President Putin, for his phone call and for sharing insights on his recent meeting with President Trump in Alaska,” PM Modi wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Reiterating India’s position on the conflict, he added, “India has consistently called for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict and supports all efforts in this regard. I look forward to our continued exchanges in the days to come.”

India Welcomed Trump–Putin Talks

The meeting between Trump and Putin, held in Alaska on August 15, centered around efforts to find a ceasefire in the Russia–Ukraine war, now in its fourth year. India had earlier hailed the summit as a constructive step.

“India welcomes the Summit meeting in Alaska between US President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin of Russia. Their leadership in the pursuit of peace is highly commendable,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

The MEA further emphasized that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable paths forward, underlining the global demand for an early resolution to the conflict.

Tariffs and Oil Tensions

The Alaska meeting came against the backdrop of Trump’s recent 25% tariffs on select Indian goods, as well as additional duties on account of India’s purchase of discounted Russian oil. Trump accused New Delhi of indirectly funding Moscow’s war efforts through its oil imports.

“Very Productive,” Says Trump

Following nearly three hours of closed-door talks in Anchorage, Trump described the summit as “very productive” though no formal agreement was reached.

“There were many points of agreement. On a few major issues, we haven’t fully aligned yet, but progress has been made. There’s no deal until there’s a deal,” Trump said alongside Putin after the talks.

Despite the lack of breakthrough, Trump gave the meeting top marks and shifted responsibility for further steps to Kyiv. “Now it’s really up to President Zelenskyy to get it done. And I’d also say Europe must step up. But ultimately, it’s in Zelenskyy’s hands,” he remarked.

The high-stakes dialogue ended without a ceasefire announcement, but both Washington and Moscow called it a step toward easing tensions.