Putin Dials Modi Ahead of Trump–Zelensky Meeting at White House
In the theater of great power politics, timing often speaks louder than words. On Monday, just days after his high-profile summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska—and hours before Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky—Russian President Vladimir Putin picked up the phone to call Prime Minister Narendra Modi. For India, the message was […]
Putin Acknowledges Trump and Modi’s Role in Ukraine Peace Talks, But Ceasefire Remains Uncertain
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other world leaders for their attention to the Ukraine conflict. His comments come amid growing international pressure on Russia to agree to a proposed 30-day ceasefire without conditions. Speaking in a press briefing, Putin stated, “I would […]