Narendra Modi dials Putin to congratulate him on Russian Presidential poll victory, reiterates India's position on dialogue as way forward in Ukraine conflict

During his conversation, Modi reiterated India’s consistent position in favour of dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward in resolving the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

"PM congratulated him on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation and conveyed his best wishes for peace, progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Russia," read an official statement issued by the Indian Prime Minister's Office.

The two leaders agreed to make concerted efforts towards further strengthening the 'Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership' between the two countries in the upcoming years.

"They also reviewed progress in various issues of bilateral cooperation, and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest," read the statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office.

After his telephonic conversation, Modi also posted on X: "Spoke with President Putin and congratulated him on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation. We agreed to work together to further deepen and expand India-Russia Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership in the years ahead."

According to reports, Putin returned to power as the President of the country for another term by securing nearly 88 per cent of the votes.