PM Modi speaks with President Putin, invites him for 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on 8 August 2025; President Putin briefed him on developments concerning Ukraine and PM Modi invited him to India for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit later in the year.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on 8 August 2025, during which President Putin briefed him on the latest developments concerning Ukraine. PM Modi reiterated India's consistent position in favour of a peaceful resolution of the conflict. The leaders reviewed the bilateral agenda and reaffirmed their commitment to deepen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, and PM Modi invited President Putin to India later in the year for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit.
Key facts
- Date
- 8 Aug 2025
- Leaders
- PM Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin
- Topic
- Developments concerning Ukraine
- India's stance
- Peaceful resolution of the conflict
- Partnership
- Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership
- Invitation
- 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit in India later in 2025
Practice MCQs 2 questions
During his phone call with President Putin on 8 August 2025, PM Modi invited him to India for which edition of the India–Russia Annual Summit?
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Correct answer: D — 23rd
PM Modi invited President Putin to India later in the year for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit.
How is the India–Russia partnership officially described in the readout of the Modi–Putin call of 8 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership
The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia.