Russian President Putin dials PM Modi; briefs him on Alaska summit, Ukraine peace efforts

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his summit talks with US President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine. Putin spoke to Modi on phone, three days after the high-profile summit in Alaska that ended without a ceasefire deal. Following the phone conversation, Modi said India has consistently called for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict and supports all efforts in this regard. "Thank my friend, President Putin, for his phone call and for sharing insights on his recent meeting with President Trump in Alaska," the prime minister said in a social media post. "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," he said.