A call between the leaders of Russia and India affirmed the countries’ close ties despite Washington’s demands for New Delhi to wean itself off Russian oil. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked his “friend,

Russian President Vladimir Putin updates PM Narendra Modi on his meeting with US President Donald Trump regarding the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing India's call for a peaceful resolution and discussing bilateral ties in defense and energy.

Narendra Modi said he received a phone call from his “friend” Vladimir Putin, who shared his insights on a recent meeting with Trump in Alaska, in another signal that ties between New Delhi and Moscow remain strong.