Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Jan 15) posted on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that he held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed regional and global issues.&nbsp;

"Had a good conversation with President Putin. We discussed various positive developments in our Special &amp; Privileged Strategic Partnership and agreed to chalk out a roadmap for future initiatives," PM Modi posted.&nbsp;

"We also had a useful exchange of views on various regional and global issues, including Russia’s Presidency of the BRICS," he added.&nbsp;

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The Kremlin said in a statement that both the leaders discussed Ukraine and also wished each other well in upcoming elections.&nbsp;

The statement posted on the Kremlin's website added that the two leaders "expressed interest in further intensifying mutually beneficial bilateral ties" and touched upon "the situation in Ukraine".&nbsp;

It said that the leaders also wished each other success in upcoming parliamentary elections in India and a presidential poll in Russia.&nbsp;

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<h2>Putin's meeting with Jaishankar&nbsp;</h2>

Last month, Putin held a meeting at the Kremlin with visiting Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. Putin also said that Indian-Russian trade is growing and invited PM Modi to visit Moscow.&nbsp;

Earlier in the visit, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia and India had made tangible progress in talks on plans to jointly produce military equipment.&nbsp;

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<h2>Russia to host BRICS summit in 2024&nbsp;</h2>

Russia is all set to host the BRICS summit, scheduled to take place in 2024. Last month, he said that the summit under Russia's presidency in Kazan will be dedicated to establishing a fair world order.&nbsp;

During his year-end news conference, Putin had said the summit would influence the current situation to move in the right direction.&nbsp;

In October, Russia will host the BRICS summit under the slogan "Strengthening multilateralism for equitable global development and security".&nbsp;

BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. It refers to an association of leading emerging markets. South Africa joined the group in 2010. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates joined the organisation on January 1, 2024.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Jan 15) posted on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that he held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed regional and global issues.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Jan 15) posted on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that he held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed regional and global issues. "Had a good conversation with President Putin. We discussed various positive developments in our Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership and agreed to chalk out a roadmap for future initiatives," PM Modi posted. "We also had a useful exchange of views on various regional and global issues, including Russia’s Presidency of the BRICS," he added. Also read: 'Can't guarantee every nation will support India', says Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on India-Maldives row The Kremlin said in a statement that both the leaders discussed Ukraine and also wished each other well in upcoming elections. The statement posted on the Kremlin's website added that the two leaders "expressed interest in further intensifying mutually beneficial bilateral ties" and touched upon "the situation in Ukraine". It said that the leaders also wished each other success in upcoming parliamentary elections in India and a presidential poll in Russia. Also read: After China visit, Maldives president Muizzu asks India to withdraw military personnel before March 15 Putin's meeting with Jaishankar Last month, Putin held a meeting at the Kremlin with visiting Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. Putin also said that Indian-Russian trade is growing and invited PM Modi to visit Moscow. Earlier in the visit, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia and India had made tangible progress in talks on plans to jointly produce military equipment. Watch: Narendra Modi gallery at PMs' museum to open on January 16 × Russia to host BRICS summit in 2024 Russia is all set to host the BRICS summit, scheduled to take place in 2024. Last month, he said that the summit under Russia's presidency in Kazan will be dedicated to establishing a fair world order. During his year-end news conference, Putin had said the summit would influence the current situation to move in the right direction. In October, Russia will host the BRICS summit under the slogan "Strengthening multilateralism for equitable global development and security". BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. It refers to an association of leading emerging markets. South Africa joined the group in 2010. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates joined the organisation on January 1, 2024. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi holds phone call with Putin, discusses regional and global issues, BRICS’ presidency

During a call with Vladimir Putin on Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russia to halt military action against Ukraine and stressed on taking a diplomatic route to resolve the standoff.

"(The) Prime Minister appealed for an immediate cessation of violence, and called for concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic negotiations and dialogue," the government said in a statement.

The conversation came hours after Ukraine&nbsp;“pleaded” for India’s intervention.

During the brief talk, Modi conveyed to Putin to consider “India's concerns regarding the safety of the Indian citizens in Ukraine, especially students”, and said that India attaches the highest priority to their safe exit.

The statement further said that Putin briefed Modi on the recent developments in Ukraine.

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“Prime Minister reiterated his long-standing conviction that the differences between Russia and the NATO group can only be resolved through honest and sincere dialogue. Prime Minister appealed for an immediate cessation of violence, and called for concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic negotiations and dialogue,” it added.

The leaders agreed that their officials and diplomatic teams would continue to maintain regular contacts on issues of topical interest.

Earlier on Thursday, Russia launched a wide-ranging military attack on Ukraine and targeted its multiple cities with missiles and tanks.

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At least 68 people, including soldiers and civilians, were killed, according to AFP which cited various Ukrainian official sources.

The Russian Defence Ministry said it destroyed 74 above-ground military infrastructure facilities in Ukraine, including 11 aerodromes.

Ukraine said Russia had carried out 203 attacks since the day began.

(With inputs from agencies)

During a call with Vladimir Putin on Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russia to halt military action against Ukraine and stressed on taking a diplomatic route to resolve the standoff.

During a call with Vladimir Putin on Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russia to halt military action against Ukraine and stressed on taking a diplomatic route to resolve the standoff. "(The) Prime Minister appealed for an immediate cessation of violence, and called for concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic negotiations and dialogue," the government said in a statement. The conversation came hours after Ukraine “pleaded” for India’s intervention. During the brief talk, Modi conveyed to Putin to consider “India's concerns regarding the safety of the Indian citizens in Ukraine, especially students”, and said that India attaches the highest priority to their safe exit. The statement further said that Putin briefed Modi on the recent developments in Ukraine. Also read | ‘No choice but to invade Ukraine to defend Russia’, says Vladimir Putin “Prime Minister reiterated his long-standing conviction that the differences between Russia and the NATO group can only be resolved through honest and sincere dialogue. Prime Minister appealed for an immediate cessation of violence, and called for concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic negotiations and dialogue,” it added. The leaders agreed that their officials and diplomatic teams would continue to maintain regular contacts on issues of topical interest. Earlier on Thursday, Russia launched a wide-ranging military attack on Ukraine and targeted its multiple cities with missiles and tanks. Also read | Putin made a call to this leader before launching military operation on Ukraine At least 68 people, including soldiers and civilians, were killed, according to AFP which cited various Ukrainian official sources. The Russian Defence Ministry said it destroyed 74 above-ground military infrastructure facilities in Ukraine, including 11 aerodromes. Ukraine said Russia had carried out 203 attacks since the day began. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine invasion: Indian PM Modi urges Putin to end violence and return to dialogue

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephonic conversation during which the two leaders decided to establish a new 2+2 dialogue at the ministerial level comprising foreign and defence ministers from both countries.

Indian PM Modi & Russian Prez Putin speak over phone, agree to setting up 2+2 dialogue