Following NSA Ajit Doval's meeting, PM Modi spoke with President Putin, inviting him to the annual India-Russia summit and reiterating India's call for a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Putin briefed Modi on the war's developments. Both leaders reviewed bilateral progress and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-Russia partnership.
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